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How cobalt mining made life unbearable in this Congo town

September 16, 2023

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the town of Kolwezi sits on huge reserves of cobalt — a crucial ingredient in rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles, mobile phones and laptops. But it has proved disastrous for the community.

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