Cobalt, the DRC, and Artisanal Reality in the Supply Chain
Most of the world's cobalt comes from one country, and a meaningful share of it is dug by hand.
Topic
Artisanal mining
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Small-Scale vs Large-Scale Mining: Different Community Dynamics
Most community relations frameworks treat all mining the same way. They should not.
Artisanal and Industrial Mining Coexistence
Two mining systems often want the same ground. An industrial company holds a legal concession with exclusive mineral rights.
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