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Child Miner Ziki's Harrowing Story
- Nicolas Niarchos met child miners in Kolwezi and described their trauma and beatings.
- A child miner named Ziki said hearing phone prices made him feel deep sadness at others' ignorance.
Why Cobalt Still Matters
- Cobalt functions as a safety and performance ingredient in lithium-ion batteries enabling smaller, more powerful cells.
- That role keeps cobalt essential for phones, laptops, and electric vehicles despite efforts to reduce usage.
Artisanal Mining's Hidden Toll
- Artisanal mining supplies roughly 10–25% of cobalt and operates in dangerous, primitive conditions.
- These artisanal shafts often collapse, causing eboulemo deaths and severe safety risks.