SocietyDemocratic Republic of CongoHow cobalt mining made life unbearable in this Congo townTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoSocietyDemocratic Republic of Congo09/16/2023September 16, 2023In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the town of Kolwezi sits on huge reserves of cobalt — a crucial ingredient in rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles, mobile phones and laptops. But it has proved disastrous for the community.https://p.dw.com/p/4WQ2qAdvertisement