DRC cobalt miners toil for 30p an hour to feed our ‘green’ machines
Cobalt, one of the world’s most sought-after minerals, is a key ingredient in the batteries that power most electric vehicles (EVs). Photo: One of the vast mines in Kolwezi, the DRC’s cobalt capital. Photograph: Pete Pattisson 08 November 2021 | Pete Pattisson | The Guardian The names Tesla, Renault and Volvo mean nothing to Pierre*. He…
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