BMW launches investigation over arsenic-contaminated water

Following a report in a German newspaper about arsenic-contaminated water at the Bou Azzer mine, owned by Moroccan company Managem, which is also a supplier to BMW, the automaker has launched an independent audit of the mine.

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Although no issues have been reported so far, the audit is continuing in the context of environmental standards, according to reports.

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BMW sources cobalt from this mine for batteries produced in its electric vehicles.

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