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DR Congo Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports to Accelerate Local Mineral Processing
KINSHASA, DRC – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has introduced an immediate ban on…
Critical Minerals Drive New Opportunities
The timing of Zambia's proposal is particularly significant. Global competition for critical minerals continues to…
Africa’s Critical Minerals Boom Reshapes the Global Mining Industry
By Brandon Moss Africa is becoming increasingly important in the global critical minerals market as…
Congo Sees Limited Impact on Copper a Cobalt Output Despite Middle East Supply Disruptions
The Democratic Republic of Congo expects its copper and cobalt production to remain largely unaffected…
DR Congo Tightens Cobalt Export Rules by Reclaiming Unused Quotas
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced stricter controls over its cobalt exports by reclaiming…
Ambatovy Resumes Nickel Production in Madagascar Following Cyclone Disruption
Ambatovy nickel-cobalt mine in Madagascar. (Image courtesy of Sherritt International Corp.) Madagascar’s Largest Nickel and…
Military-Backed Intrusion Threatens Major Congo Cobalt Operation
One of the world’s largest cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is…
DRC Copper and Cobalt Miners Face Supply Disruptions as Iran Conflict Hits Chemical Imports
Copper and cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing mounting pressure…
Cobalt Shortages Set to Persist as DR Congo Export Curbs Tighten Global Supply
A global shortage of cobalt is expected to persist through the end of the decade,…