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US releases signed MOU with Congo and Zambia to strengthen EV battery value chain

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Through this MOU, the United States will support the commitment between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to develop jointly a supply chain for electric vehicle batteries. Zambia is the world’s sixth-largest copper producer, and the second largest cobalt producer in Africa.

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Top 14 Electric Vehicle Motor Manufacturers in India: Driving Sustainable Mobility

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Saggu Electrical Industries Saggu Electrical Industries was established in the year 1982 to manufacture and supply high performance Electrical Motors. Additionally, India imports copper from countries like Chile, Australia, and Zambia. #2. These components can be sourced from both domestic manufacturers and international suppliers.

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UN report highlights urgent need to tackle impact of EV battery production boom

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According the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), about 20% of cobalt supplied from the DRC comes from artisanal mines, where human rights abuses have been reported, and up to 40,000 children work in extremely dangerous conditions in the mines for meagre income.

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Tesla releases Conflict Mineral report, extending history of humane mining practices

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The company writes: “Tesla requires our suppliers to establish policies, due diligence frameworks, and management systems consistent with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (“OECD Guidance”). Identify and Assess Risk in the Supply Chain.

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