Joe Rogan Cobalt Mining Podcast Reveals Shocking Truth
In a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Harvard professor Siddharth Kara exposed the harsh reality of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Cobalt, a crucial ingredient in our phones and electric cars, is sourced from the Congo, where Kara revealed that child labor and slavery are rampant in the industry.
Kara, who authored a book on the topic, debunked the idea of “clean cobalt,” explaining that the suffering of Congolese miners is severe.
He shared that, despite his extensive visits to major cobalt mines, he has not found any free from child labor or slavery.
With over 1 million views, the podcast sparked discussions about the ethical concerns tied to the cobalt supply chain. Kara emphasized that most of the world remains unaware of the terrible conditions in the Congo.
The Biden administration’s recent agreement to support green energy supply chains has faced criticism due to documented issues of child labor.
The revelations have prompted British rapper Zuby to encourage smartphone and electric vehicle users to listen to the episode.
Here are some of the key statements from Siddharth Kara that you should be aware of.
“We can’t function on a day-to-day basis without cobalt, and three-fourths of the supply is coming out of the Congo, And it’s being mined in appalling, heart-wrenching, dangerous conditions.”
Siddharth Kara
“Before anyone knew what was happening, [the] Chinese government [and] Chinese mining companies took control of almost all the big mines and the local population has been displaced.”
Siddharth Kara
Joe Rogan was deeply shocked by the revelations made by the Siddharth about this cobalt mining situation in the congo. check out what he said.
“One of the most disturbing and important conversations I’ve ever had. Cobalt is in every smartphone and most battery powered technology, and the mining of it in the Congo takes place under the most inhumane conditions imaginable. Siddharth Kara risked his life to expose this, and I am deeply grateful that he came on the podcast to tell this story.”
Joe Rogan
