2023-11-29 11:16:45
LFP batteries do not use cobalt. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(10-1-16) Author
2023-11-29 14:50:23
Only 40% of cobalt is used in EVs. Newer EV batteries have little or no cobalt. Cobalt is also used to make airbags in automobiles; catalysts for the petroleum and chemical industries; cemented carbides (also called hardmetals) and diamond tools; and other. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(8-1-12) Author
2023-11-29 17:32:03
There is no evidence that these are slaves, nor that they are mining cobalt. Cobalt mining is generally done by large corporations using modern mining machinery and methods. The largest cobalt mine in Africa operates nothing like the video provided. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(8-2-15) Author
2023-12-01 02:14:03
40,000 children are slaves and the above CN only care what % of cobalt is in batteries & what other uses is has. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-3) Author
2023-12-06 16:29:57
While your definition of slave may vary, this region and it's associated poverty have forced many tens of thousands to turn to dangerous practice of "artisanal" mining to try to survive. Many children are then actually forced to work in those small pits and mines. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-1-2) Author
2023-12-27 02:52:40
The proposed community note appears to be factually wrong. If you disagree with the post you should explain why in the comments. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-0) Author