Cobalt offers a clean future but it has a dirty consequence.
60% of the world’s cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least one third is extracted from unregulated mines, paying children <$2/day to work in perilous conditions.
Cobalt is an essential part of the batteries used to power all of our gadgets and electric vehicles. There really is a dirty side to clean technology.
Supply Chains have to become more transparent and buyers have to exert due diligence in their purchasing process. However, just pulling out of the DRC would decimate their economy. A managed process must be followed to protect workers.