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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Congo Metals. The network of networks share group meets monthly (through a conference call) and 2-3 times a year in a face-to-face meeting (one in Europe and one in the Americas). Knowledge of origin and handling is essential to improving CSR initiatives. Fair Labor. Ethical Sourcing. Use of Slave Labor. I facilitate these meetings.

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Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules

Logistics Viewpoints

Typically, North America and other regions eventually create similar rules. The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has a history of conflict, where various armies, rebel groups, and outside actors have profited from mining while contributing to violence and exploitation.

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Shining a Light on the EV Supply Chain: A Poor Environmental and Human Rights Record

NC State SCRC

Cobalt: The Democratic Republic of Congo has 46% of global cobalt reserves and produces 70% of the world’s output. Congo is an autocracy, which means that the government controls most of the industry. You guessed it – China – which has nabbed the biggest commercial deposits of cobalt in the Congo. And how will we mine them?

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4 Crucial Commodities to Watch in 2023

Resilinc

Presently, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the top producer of cobalt—making 71% of the world’s supply. aims to establish domestic lithium-ion battery production, lithium-ion batteries have become a hot topic in America. Now, the leading use of cobalt is rechargeable battery electrodes. As the U.S.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2

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Q&A with Sidney Johnson: Veteran Supply Chain Practitioner and Resilinc Advisory Board Member

Resilinc

We operated in the Americas, so we spent significant time in places like Canada, the US, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Honduras, but we also operated all around the globe. For example, if I was manufacturing in Mexico, it was okay to be in America manufacturing in Mexico, but if you could buy in Mexico, that was even better.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2