Congo Eyes Deals With Cobalt Producers to Tackle Illegal Mining The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a country in central Africa rich in mineral wealth, particularly cobalt.
A significant portion of global cobalt production comes from artisanal mines across the DRC, but this rapid growth has come at a steep cost to local communities and the environment.
Understanding the Cobalt Crisis in the DRC Cobalt mining is complex and multifaceted. On one hand, cobalt is essential for electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy systems, and other high tech products.