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DR Congo’s cobalt boom carries an unwanted cargo: uranium
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has long been a significant source of cobalt, a key component in the production of batteries for electric vehicles and other technologies. Historically, the country's cobalt mines have also been associated with uranium deposits, which were notably exploited during the Second World War to support the development of atomic bombs. The presence of uranium in cobalt ores poses a proliferation risk, highlighting the need for careful regulation and safety protocols in the mining and trade of these materials.
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DR Congo’s cobalt boom carries an unwanted cargo: uranium
Radioactive ores have become a proliferation risk in the land that supplied material for second world war atomic bombs
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