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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,…
Governments Revisit the Longstanding Question of Value Creation in African Mining
For decades, African policymakers have returned to the same unresolved question: how can the continent…
African Development Bank Program Offers Pathways Out of Child Labour in Cobalt Supply Chain
Former child mine worker Divine Komba is now a teenager learning to become a mechanic…
Congo Tightens Grip on Cobalt Exports with New Compliance Rules
Congo has introduced new export conditions for cobalt that add another layer of complexity to…
Responsible Cobalt Supply Chains Face New Scrutiny in the DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo remains central to global cobalt supply, but the commodity’s path…