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Dangerous Cobalt Mines in Congo Pose Challenges for Big Tech

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September 14, 2018

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Tech companies are trying to clean up the way they source​ cobalt,​ a key ingredient in batteries for smartphones​, laptops and electric cars​. The mineral is often dug by hand under hazardous conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo​. Photo: Alexandra Wexler/The Wall Street Journal

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