Cobalt in the Congo

A child in the Congo dies every day. This essential component of renewable energy powers electric vehicles, stores the energy from wind turbines and solar panels, and is a key component in the lithium ion battery in your cellphone. As the green industry powers ahead with the help of legislation driving the demands for these rare earth metals, is anyone stopping to think about the actual cost? Global demand for cobalt will increase 60% above current levels by 2025, with 60% of that coming from the Congo. Join us today for a look inside rare earth mining in one of the poorest countries on earth