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The True Cost of Black Friday

Consumer electronics pose serious environmental and human costs due to the materials used in their components.

Has Congo's cobalt boom caught Europe off guard? DW 11/25/2024

Europe must secure sustainable cobalt supply while preventing exploitation in producing countries.

Protesters Take to Apple Stores Worldwide on iPhone 16 Launch Day

Apple's iPhone 16 launch was marred by protests demanding the company address human rights issues linked to its cobalt sourcing.

US military announces $20m grant to build cobalt refinery in Canada

US military invests in Canada's cobalt mining sector to diversify supply chains.
$20 million grant aims to build North America's only cobalt sulfate refinery.

Former Red Sox standout dealing with unusual allergy to batting gloves

Alex Verdugo discovered he's allergic to cobalt and chromate in his batting gloves, linking to persistent hand pain and blisters during his career.
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