In response to CNN investigation, car manufacturer Daimler promises to audit cobalt supply ‘to the mine’

Daimler has pledged to investigate its supply chain to ensure child labour is not being used to power its electric vehicles.

CNN | May 3, 2018 | 12:12 pm

New CNN investigation finds children mining cobalt in Congo

The CNN team witnessed children working at the Musonoie river mine – washing and carrying cobalt ore in sacks – before being chased away by officials. CNN cameras even captured one mining ministry official slapping a child in the face once he realised he was being filmed.

CNN | May 2, 2018 | 5:06 am

Trump halts study into Appalachian mining technique’s likely health hazards

Method is believed to deposit waste containing toxic minerals in ground waters.

CNN | August 22, 2017 | 6:49 am

Miner in China rescued after 17 days underground

A miner in northeast China was rescued Saturday after being buried underground for 17 days, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

CNN | May 19, 2012 | 4:55 pm

Obama’s energy policy raises costs

Editor's note: Robert Bryce is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. His latest book is "." Austin, Texas (CNN) -- For decades, political commentators have been lamenting America's lack of an energy policy. That's no longer true. Under Barack

CNN | September 10, 2011 | 12:40 pm

China copper spree defies market jitters

Chinese companies and investors are stepping up commodity buys such as copper. The show of confidence stands in contrast to the turmoil in western markets.

CNN | August 31, 2011 | 3:25 am