Cobalt Red

In Cobalt Red, Siddharth Kara delivers a powerful exposé on the human rights abuses tied to cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the grim realities faced by those who work under brutal conditions for this crucial resource. Through firsthand testimonies from the Congolese people, he uncovers the troubling supply chain of cobalt, primarily mined by children and impoverished workers, while connecting these practices to the tech products we rely on daily. This audiobook compels listeners to confront their role in a global crisis, emphasizing that the moral implications of cobalt mining extend far beyond the borders of the Congo.