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NYT piece on the race for Cobalt in the Congo from the Daily
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The Dark Side of Congo’s Cobalt Rush
www.newyorker.com

The Global Race to Mine the Metal of the Future
The quest for cobalt, which is essential for electric-car batteries, has fueled a cycle of exploitation, greed and gamesmanship.
The Dark Side of Congo’s Cobalt Rush

The Dark Side of Congo’s Cobalt Rush
Cell phones and electric cars rely on the mineral, causing a boom in demand. Locals are hunting for this buried treasure—but are getting almost none of the profit.