Thanks, I appreciate the facts. > Cobalt is also mined but has a lot of negative externalities so we've moved to chemistries and cathodes that are cobalt-free

Thanks, I appreciate the facts. > Cobalt is also mined but has a lot of negative externalities so we've moved to chemistries and cathodes that are cobalt-free or use relatively little. Who is “we” in this sentence? Is there any way to guarantee “cruelty-free” cobalt? Or are the world’s manufacturers forced to source it from mines in conflict zones?