Cobalt from Congo: German companies and the question of morality

Children are shown working in a cobalt mine in Congo in this Amnesty International picture. Photos: dpa

Willy Kitobo has a vision. Congo's minister of mines wants to prevent mining from destroying the central African country's environment and society.

"We have seen how foreigners are exploiting Congolese minerals while destroying the environment," Kitobo tells dpa. "We only want to certify and sell abroad minerals which have been mined under appropriate conditions as coming from the Congo."