The Truth About ‘Ethical’ Laptop Battery Mining Claims

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The Growing Demand for Battery Minerals The global push for portable electronics and renewable energy has skyrocketed demand for lithium, cobalt, and nickel—key components in laptop batteries. By 2030, the lithium-ion battery market is projected to exceed $200 billion, driven by consumer electronics and electric [...] Read more

The Truth About ‘Conflict-Free’ Smartphone Mineral Claims

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Understanding Conflict Minerals What Makes a Mineral 'Conflict'? Definition under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act The four key minerals: tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG) Connection to armed groups in DRC and neighboring regions The Human Cost UNICEF reports on child labor in mines Environmental degradation in mining [...] Read more