Question

 

About three-fourths of world’s cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by

 

A. Argentina

B. Botswana

C. the Democratic Republic of the Congo

D. Kazakhstan

 

Answer

 

The correct answer is C. the Democratic Republic of the Congo

 

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is known as the world's largest producer of cobalt, responsible for around 75% of global production. In 2022, the country reported producing 130,000 metric tons of cobalt. Cobalt is a vital ingredient used in making batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices.

 

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