SUS1501
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 25 MARCH 2025
, SUS1501
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 25 March 2025
Sustainability and Greed
Cobalt is a vital component in rechargeable batteries used in smartphones, laptops, and
electric vehicles. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds over 50% of the
world's cobalt reserves, making it a pivotal player in the global supply chain. However,
the extraction of cobalt in the DRC has been marred by severe human rights violations,
notably the widespread use of child labor. Reports indicate that children, some as young
as six, are employed in hazardous artisanal mining operations. These young laborers
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 25 MARCH 2025
, SUS1501
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 25 March 2025
Sustainability and Greed
Cobalt is a vital component in rechargeable batteries used in smartphones, laptops, and
electric vehicles. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds over 50% of the
world's cobalt reserves, making it a pivotal player in the global supply chain. However,
the extraction of cobalt in the DRC has been marred by severe human rights violations,
notably the widespread use of child labor. Reports indicate that children, some as young
as six, are employed in hazardous artisanal mining operations. These young laborers
