Congo-Kinshasa: As Cobalt Demand Booms, Companies Must Do More to Protect Congolese Miners

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The Democratic Republic of Congo is the major source of some of the minerals used to manufacture components in household appliances, mobile phones, electric vehicles and jewellery.

The mineral extraction industry is the backbone of the Congolese economy. Copper and cobalt, which is a by-product of copper, accounts for 85% of the country's exports. Because of the huge mineral deposits available in the country, it is often the only sourcing option for companies.

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