Summary
The article discusses the challenging conditions faced by cobalt miners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a major supplier for the global electric vehicle and renewable energy markets. Workers in these mines often earn very little and work under dangerous conditions. Tensions rise as miners claim that foreign buyers are not paying fair prices for cobalt.
Key Facts
- The DRC is the largest producer of cobalt in the world.
- Cobalt is a key component in electric vehicles and renewable energy.
- Miners in the DRC face dangerous working conditions.
- Cobalt miners earn only a few dollars per day.
- There is unrest among miners who accuse foreign buyers of undervaluing cobalt.
- Eagle Mujinga manages miners at the Shabara cobalt mine in the DRC.
- The documentary "Cobalt Miners" explores these issues.
