Roskill: a more sustainable cobalt supply chain will require huge improvements to the safety and security of ASM workers

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By mmillikinFeb 11, 2021, 5:30 am285 pts
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be the source for approximately 69% of mined cobalt in 2020—i.e., a significant quantity of the world’s supply originates from areas ranking poorly in terms of corruption and working conditions, notes critical materials supply chain intelligence company…

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Roskill: a more sustainable cobalt supply chain will require huge improvements to the safety and security of ASM workers

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