32 miners killed in illegal cobalt mine collapse in DRC(ctvnews.ca)

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32 miners killed in illegal cobalt mine collapse in DRC

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/dr-congo-mine-collapse-kills-at-least-32-official/

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The DRC produces more than 70 per cent of the world supply of cobalt, which is essential for batteries used in electric cars, many laptop computers and mobile phones.

More than 200,000 people are estimated to be working in giant illegal cobalt mines in the giant central African country.