Tag: mining

Blood, Sweat, & Batteries: Two-thirds of the world’s cobalt, an essential ingredient in our smartphones and electric cars, comes from one of the planet’s poorest countries. All too often it is mined by children. fortune.com/longform/blood-sweat… #blood #childlabor #cobalt #mining #congo #2018

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“The Chinese government has begun to crack down on mining— one reported reason being an attempt to hit energy-use targets. The local government of Inner Mongolia announced plans to completely phase out mining activities, causing some large operations to abandon the region.“

cnbc.com/2021/05/26/major-china-…

#china #mongolia #politics #mining