New story on cobalt mining in Congo | Tim Franco

E-xploitation | Chapter 1: The Blue Rush is the first chapter of Tim Franco's new long-term project.

The clean energy revolution is taking a center stage in most developed countries around the world. With it, the consumption of chargeable batteries is increasing exponentially. Cellphones, Laptops and now electric vehicles, solar panels as well as other forms of renewable energy are creating an increasing demand for certain minerals such as cobalt. With two thirds of the world’s supply, Congo (DRC) is taking a leading place in this race for raw materials. As it is often the case in Africa, the Congolese people themselves are unfortunately not benefiting from this opportunity.