How cobalt mining became a disaster for Congolese communities | DW News

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the town of Kolwezi sits on huge reserves of cobalt, which is 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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