Is lithium mining in Africa child labor?
Congo is also Africa's top producer of copper, and lithium was recently found there — also key components of EV batteries. The extraction of the minerals has been linked to child and exploitative labor, environmental abuses and safety risks.3 July 2023
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How long will our lithium supply last?
A worldwide shortage for lithium could be on its way as demand for the metal ramps up. “Global lithium supply is expected to enter a deficit relative to demand by 2025,” said BMI, a Fitch Solutions research unit.29 Aug 2023