FT: Cobaltul din Congo, folosit pentru bateriile mașinilor electrice, ar fi contaminat cu uraniu. Cea mai mare parte ajunge în China

Authorities at the Congo-Zambia border are set to install radiation detectors for cobalt trucks amid concerns over uranium contamination. Investigations reveal that Congolese cobalt exports from 2000 to 2024 contained enough uranium for approximately 600 nuclear weapons. The presence of radioactive materials in cobalt mines poses health risks and raises fears of nuclear proliferation. Experts warn that unmonitored uranium accumulation could lead to dangerous situations. The Congolese government seeks external funding for radiation detection measures to enhance security and prevent illegal trafficking of radioactive materials.