How do we solve the Cobalt problem?
Cobalt has become an important ingredient in the batteries powering much of today’s technology, from tiny devices to electric vehicles. Most of it comes from the mines of the DRC in Africa. Environmental groups have highlighted human welfare issues in those mines, including child labour. So what are the big tech firms doing to clean up their act, and what does the future hold for the hard working families in one of the poorest countries in the world?