CLEAN : Amnesty: mobile phone giants using cobalt mined by children

The video highlights the unsafe conditions in DRC mines, where workers lack protective gear. It discusses the distinction between authorized and unauthorized mining areas, urging the Congolese government to legalize more areas and improve safety. The video stresses the need to remove children from mines and provide them with education. It also calls on companies to trace minerals and not boycott DRC, suggesting international cooperation to ensure ethical sourcing.

What is one of the main safety issues faced by miners in the DRC?

• Inadequate food supply

• Lack of proper lighting

• Poor transportation facilities

• Absence of protective equipment

What action is suggested for the Congolese Government regarding unauthorized mining areas?

• Privatize the mining industry

• Reduce mining operations

• Authorize and legalize more areas

• Increase taxes on mining

What is a suggested alternative for children currently working in unauthorized mining areas?

• Engage in agricultural work

• Attend school for education

• Participate in vocational training

• Join family businesses

Why is it important for companies not to boycott cobalt from the DRC?

• It would lead to a decrease in global cobalt prices

• It would cause a shortage of cobalt in the market

• It would increase the demand for alternative minerals

• It would negatively impact the local economy

What should international governments encourage their companies to do regarding mineral sourcing?

• Increase production rates

• Focus on alternative energy sources

• Trace the origins of minerals

• Reduce mineral imports