A toxic cobalt spill at the Tenke Fungurume mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked international concern over environmental risks in global supply chains, particularly those involving China.

• The DRC supplies over 70% of the world's cobalt, crucial for EV batteries and electronics.
• Operations at the Tenke Fungurume mine are linked to the reported leakage.
• The incident highlights weak regulatory enforcement and the need for stricter environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in the mining sector.