Congo, Cobalt & Blood Stained Phones in Your Hands

Congo is blood-stained and no one cares about it.

Copper and Cobalt belt in Congo | Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)

Cobalt is an essential component used by large tech companies for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, electronic devices, and electric cars.

However, Congo’s cobalt industry is directly linked to child labor, safety risks, environmental abuses, and corruption.