Apple in Talks With Cobalt Mines to Secure Supply Chain

The video discusses Apple's unprecedented move to negotiate cobalt supplies directly with mines, highlighting the increasing demand for cobalt due to the rise of electric vehicles. It explains the significant difference in cobalt usage between smartphones and electric cars, and the challenges in ramping up cobalt supply. The video also covers global cobalt mining efforts, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and addresses ethical concerns and smuggling issues in the cobalt supply chain.

What is the significance of Apple's negotiations with cobalt mines?

How much cobalt does a smartphone use compared to an electric car?

What are the challenges associated with sourcing cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo?

What are the potential areas for cobalt exploration outside of the Democratic Republic of Congo?

What ethical concerns are associated with cobalt mining, particularly in relation to child labor?