With 130,000 tonnes of cobalt produced in 2022, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the world's largest source of mined cobalt and it's clear how important the region is for Tesla. What makes cobalt so valuable to EVsMost cobalt is produced as a by-product of copper or nickel mining, but artisanal miners in southern Congo exploit deposits near the surface that are rich in cobalt. A quarter of all cobalt used in Apple products came from recycled material in 2022, up from 13% a year earlier, Apple said.To assure the cobalt in Tesla's supply chain is ethically sourced, we have implemented targeted due diligence procedures for cobalt sourcing. We have visited many cobalt mines and processing plants that support Tesla's main supply chain, as well as potential future suppliers throughout the world.
Does Tesla mine in Congo : Tesla sources cobalt from mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”) that may be produced with child labor. More than 60% of the world's cobalt comes from the DRC, and 20% of that is mined by hand, often by children.
Where does Tesla get its lithium
Ganfeng Lithium
At the end of 2021, Tesla inked a fresh three year lithium supply deal with top lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium (OTC Pink:GNENF,SZSE:002460). The Chinese company will provide products to Tesla for three years starting in 2022.
Is Tesla going cobalt-free : Apple has pledged to only use recycled cobalt in its batteries by 2025. That would eliminate it from any new cobalt production. And Tesla is no longer using cobalt in many of its new cars. In April 2022, it reported that around half of its new vehicles were using cobalt-free iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Samsung relies on key Cobalt suppliers in the DRC and tries to establish responsible standards in their supply chain through business partners. The Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the main source of cobalt globally—in fact, over 70% of the world's cobalt comes from mines in this country.
Can cobalt be mined ethically
While there are initiatives to promote ethical cobalt mining, more must be done to address the problem. We need to ensure that EV stakeholders are not complicit in human rights abuses. Progress can be achieved through greater transparency in the supply chain.Ganfeng Lithium
At the end of 2021, Tesla inked a fresh three year lithium supply deal with top lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium (OTC Pink:GNENF,SZSE:002460). The Chinese company will provide products to Tesla for three years starting in 2022.Cobalt is primarily used in lithium-ion batteries for electric devices such as laptops and electric vehicles. Since the 1960s, the world's cobalt mine production has largely been focused in the DR Congo, where small-scale and artisanal mine operations account for most of the production. Major miners Livent (NYSE:LTHM) and Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) also have supply contracts in place with the EV maker, and China's Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group (SZSE:002497) agreed to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Tesla through 2030.
Where does EV lithium come from : Most lithium comes from Australia, Chile and China, which also dominates in processing lithium and making batteries. Brine from underground aquifers is pumped to the surface and into evaporation ponds.
Who supplies lithium to Tesla : Ganfeng Lithium
At the end of 2021, Tesla inked a lithium supply deal with top lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium (OTC Pink:GNENF,SZSE:002460). Under the agreement, the Chinese company began providing products to Tesla for three years starting in 2022.
How bad is cobalt mining
A major health concern for miners and communities living in close proximity to mines is the dust, says Nemery. It contains airborne cobalt and other metals, including uranium—that's released during the mining process. Some scientists worry this exposure may cause long term health conditions like lung disease. By far the largest proportion of the world's cobalt deposits are located in the Congo, where child labour still occurs, particularly in small mines. BMW no longer sources cobalt from Congo, said the BMW spokesperson. A fifth of its intake came from Morocco, and the remainder from Australia.Cobalt is one of the important raw materials for the production of batteries. At present, LG Energy Solution does not source cobalt directly and procures cobalt through cathode and precursor manufacturers.
Why is cobalt mining so bad : Classified as a 'possible' carcinogen, and being a radioactive element, this also poses an immense hazard to human health. A further environmental impact of cobalt mining in Congo is the hazy air surrounding the mines, full of dust and grit, and toxic to breathe.
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With 130,000 tonnes of cobalt produced in 2022, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the world's largest source of mined cobalt and it's clear how important the region is for Tesla. What makes cobalt so valuable to EVsMost cobalt is produced as a by-product of copper or nickel mining, but artisanal miners in southern Congo exploit deposits near the surface that are rich in cobalt. A quarter of all cobalt used in Apple products came from recycled material in 2022, up from 13% a year earlier, Apple said.To assure the cobalt in Tesla's supply chain is ethically sourced, we have implemented targeted due diligence procedures for cobalt sourcing. We have visited many cobalt mines and processing plants that support Tesla's main supply chain, as well as potential future suppliers throughout the world.
Does Tesla mine in Congo : Tesla sources cobalt from mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”) that may be produced with child labor. More than 60% of the world's cobalt comes from the DRC, and 20% of that is mined by hand, often by children.
Where does Tesla get its lithium
Ganfeng Lithium
At the end of 2021, Tesla inked a fresh three year lithium supply deal with top lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium (OTC Pink:GNENF,SZSE:002460). The Chinese company will provide products to Tesla for three years starting in 2022.
Is Tesla going cobalt-free : Apple has pledged to only use recycled cobalt in its batteries by 2025. That would eliminate it from any new cobalt production. And Tesla is no longer using cobalt in many of its new cars. In April 2022, it reported that around half of its new vehicles were using cobalt-free iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Samsung relies on key Cobalt suppliers in the DRC and tries to establish responsible standards in their supply chain through business partners.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the main source of cobalt globally—in fact, over 70% of the world's cobalt comes from mines in this country.
Can cobalt be mined ethically
While there are initiatives to promote ethical cobalt mining, more must be done to address the problem. We need to ensure that EV stakeholders are not complicit in human rights abuses. Progress can be achieved through greater transparency in the supply chain.Ganfeng Lithium
At the end of 2021, Tesla inked a fresh three year lithium supply deal with top lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium (OTC Pink:GNENF,SZSE:002460). The Chinese company will provide products to Tesla for three years starting in 2022.Cobalt is primarily used in lithium-ion batteries for electric devices such as laptops and electric vehicles. Since the 1960s, the world's cobalt mine production has largely been focused in the DR Congo, where small-scale and artisanal mine operations account for most of the production.
Major miners Livent (NYSE:LTHM) and Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) also have supply contracts in place with the EV maker, and China's Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group (SZSE:002497) agreed to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Tesla through 2030.
Where does EV lithium come from : Most lithium comes from Australia, Chile and China, which also dominates in processing lithium and making batteries. Brine from underground aquifers is pumped to the surface and into evaporation ponds.
Who supplies lithium to Tesla : Ganfeng Lithium
At the end of 2021, Tesla inked a lithium supply deal with top lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium (OTC Pink:GNENF,SZSE:002460). Under the agreement, the Chinese company began providing products to Tesla for three years starting in 2022.
How bad is cobalt mining
A major health concern for miners and communities living in close proximity to mines is the dust, says Nemery. It contains airborne cobalt and other metals, including uranium—that's released during the mining process. Some scientists worry this exposure may cause long term health conditions like lung disease.
By far the largest proportion of the world's cobalt deposits are located in the Congo, where child labour still occurs, particularly in small mines. BMW no longer sources cobalt from Congo, said the BMW spokesperson. A fifth of its intake came from Morocco, and the remainder from Australia.Cobalt is one of the important raw materials for the production of batteries. At present, LG Energy Solution does not source cobalt directly and procures cobalt through cathode and precursor manufacturers.
Why is cobalt mining so bad : Classified as a 'possible' carcinogen, and being a radioactive element, this also poses an immense hazard to human health. A further environmental impact of cobalt mining in Congo is the hazy air surrounding the mines, full of dust and grit, and toxic to breathe.