Scientists at KU Leuven, University of Lubumbashi reveal the health risks of cobalt mining in DR Congo
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
The metal is a crucial component of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for smartphones and electric cars. Around 60% of the world’s cobalt supply comes from the mineral-rich Katanga Copper belt, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Demand for cobalt has been on the increase due to its many applications. —Nkulu et al.
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