RE:The disturbing reality of cobalt mining for rech. batteries I think it's pretty clear that at some point this will come to fruition by the marketing Departments of those who choose to use sources other than DRC and it will be a good play to watch the "battle of the batteries " as they play on the general public. It will be a smart move and help some manufacturers justify higher prices.
in our case and it been said a thousand times ... there is a price to be Canadian !
Meery Christmas to all here on the BB and all the best in the new year.