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Posted on November 29, 2021 by Dionne Searcey, Eric Lipton and Ashley Gilbertson

Hunt for the ‘Blood Diamond of Batteries’ Impedes Green Energy Push

Dangerous mining conditions plague Congo, home to the world’s largest supply of cobalt, a key ingredient in electric cars. A leadership battle threatens reforms.
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