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Modern slavery in global supply chains – GIS Reports

Democratic Republic of the Congo In recent months, I have also been involved in an inquiry into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), looking at conflict-related sexual violence, and

How an unexpected extension of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

As the world''s dominant producer, the DRC originally imposed the ban in February to address a record surplus of unrefined cobalt in the market that was driving prices down. Cobalt feedstock

Are Global Supply Chains Responsible for Modern Slavery

Cobalt Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo In the tech sector, supply chains for cobalt—a critical metal for rechargeable batteries—are similarly tainted. Agnes Callamard, Secretary

Powering the Future: Unpacking the Electric Vehicle (EV)

HEG Ltd and Graphite India Ltd: Engage in graphite production for battery anodes. India lacks sufficient reserves of lithium and cobalt and thus heavily relies on imports, particularly from

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Resources, Power, Economy: The country''s main economic resource is its mineral deposits; mining produces almost nine-tenths of total exports. The abundance of minerals in Katanga

DRC‑Rwanda peace pact paves way for transparent regional

The recent peace pact between the Democratic Republic of the Congo‌ (DRC) ‌and ⁣rwanda marks a notable step towards‍ stabilizing a region that is crucial ⁢to the global cobalt supply chain.‌

Blood Battery Campaign takes aim at child labor in the Democratic

Most of the lithium-ion batteries we use require cobalt. Most of the cobalt that''s being used in these batteries is extracted from the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and much of

Climate Change Books

Lukasz Bednarski, a battery analyst, former rare metals trader, and author of Lithium, The Global Race for Battery Dominance, talks us through some of the books that shed light on what''s going on, from the cobalt mines in the

Kobold Metals to Invest in AI-Powered Exploration Under New Deal with DRC

DR Congo Signs Strategic Mining Deal with U.S. based Company Kobold Metals to Boost Lithium Exploration and AI-Driven Geological Mapping On Thursday, at the African Union City in

United States investors eye DRC after peace accord opens

In ⁤recent months, the Democratic Republic ‌of Congo (DRC) has emerged as a ⁤focal point ‍for United States investors, following the establishment of a peace accord designed to stabilize

Blood Battery Campaign takes aim at child labor in the Democratic

The world filled with portable devices and electric cars that we''ve come to rely upon is mostly powered with lithium-ion batteries. Most of the lithium-ion batteries we use require cobalt. Most

KoBold signs DRC lithium deal for Manono

Company to begin AI-driven mineral exploration across Congo. Backed by some of the most influential investors in American technology, KoBold Metals Company has entered a formal agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo

China, US in battle for Congo minerals as bid to

The Democratic Republic of Congo is a wealthy but needy country. And so, when the US offered to boost the country''s security in exchange for minerals, some in Kinshasa viewed it as a smaller bill to pay. So far, the US has led the Congo

AVZ Minerals says Congo deal with KoBold

Australia-based AVZ Minerals, which holds a majority stake in the contested Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, said on Monday a new deal between Kinshasa and US-backed KoBold Metals to develop part of

Gov''t plans to impose export quotas to raise

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sought input from several international industry organizations and foreign research bodies on potentially implementing cobalt export quotas to drive up prices. Bloomberg

What Should the Role of Africa''s Minerals Be in the Global

The energy transition depends on critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements (REEs), essential for technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines,

Congo (Kinshasa) cobalt supply chain: a new

In the joint communiqué between Zambia and Congo (Kinshasa), the two countries agreed to establish the Democratic Republic of the Congo-Zambia Battery Council (DRC-Zambia Battery Council) to oversee the

Dr. Mubenga''s Battery Breakthrough Puts the DRC in the

Traditionally known for its rich mineral resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo is now stepping into the global high-tech arena. Dr. Mubenga''s achievement marks a historic shift:

IXM Declares Force Majeure on Cobalt Contracts Amid Extended DRC

IXM, the metals trading arm of China''s CMOC Group, has declared force majeure on its cobalt supply contracts due to an ongoing export ban imposed by the Democratic Republic of Congo

DR Congo Gold Mine Collapse: Desperate Rescue Efforts

In the conflict-ridden eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a devastating gold mine collapse has left an unknown number of artisanal miners trapped underground. The

France Designs Electric Battery Without Rare Earth Minerals

Most electric‑vehicle and consumer electronics batteries today rely on lithium‑ion chemistry, which in turn depends on rare earth metals such as cobalt, nickel, copper, and rare earth

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