Top tech firms sued over DR Congo cobalt mining deaths

By 2019-12-16Science & Tech
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Image caption Artisanal mining is common in DR Congo as people do it as a means to make a living

Apple, Google, Tesla and Microsoft are among firms named in a lawsuit seeking damages over deaths and injuries of child miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The case has been filed by the International Rights Advocates on behalf of 14 Congolese families.

They accuse the companies of knowing that cobalt used in their products could be linked to child labour.

DR Congo produces 60% of the world’s supply of cobalt.

The mineral is used to produce lithium-ion batteries used to power electric cars ... Read even more

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