But our research has found that the DRC can influence the shape of the cobalt market, in which it is the single largest producer. Cobalt is a very important metal. It reduces overheating in ...

The DRC is one of the world's most mineral-rich nations and the Central African nation is home to over 70% of the world's cobalt reserves.

Cobalt is a vital component of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, but is largely sourced from the DRC where human rights investigations have found child labor is rampant.

Overall, in 2022, the DRC produced nearly 70% of the world's cobalt and is home to nearly half of known global reserves of the mineral, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data.

Among CAP’s actions are supporting responsible production and sourcing of Congolese cobalt, formalizing the ASM industry in the DRC, and supporting a fund for the prevention of child labour in ...

The DRC’s once-verdant southeastern corner hosts the largest, most accessible, highest grade cobalt ore deposits known on Earth.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Another major company that extracts cobalt in the DRC is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt of Tongxiang, Zhejiang province in China. It has a subsidiary named Congo DongFang International ...

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit dismissed a child labor case Tuesday against technology companies and refused to hold them accountable for their alleged support of the use ...

Cobalt mining in the DRC is marred by human rights violations, including child labor, driven by weak regulations and corruption. China's control over 70% of the global cobalt supply raises ...

CMOC increased cobalt production by 13% to 61,073 tonnes in the first half of 2025. • The DRC extended its cobalt export ban, forcing CMOC to stockpile while adapting. • CMOC maintains its 2025 cobalt ...

DRC extended its cobalt export ban to September 2025 due to high stock levels. • Major producers like CMOC face delivery issues; supply risks remain but demand stays strong. • Prices are volatile ...

‘Here it is better not to be born’: Cobalt mining for Big Tech is driving child labor, deaths in the Congo Louise Boyle February 23, 2023 at 1:22 PM ...