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  1. The DRC, Africa's largest cobalt producer, is reassessing its quotas, impacting the operations of Congolese mining company Gécamines and involving Swiss-based Glencore.

The DRC confirms its status as a top cobalt producer and second-largest copper supplier, while restricting aggressive enforcement actions.

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Aug 17
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The DRC confirms its status as a top cobalt producer and second-largest copper supplier, while restricting aggressive enforcement actions.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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  1. Illegal incursions are affecting major cobalt project operations in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Sub-event
  2. Climate change poses a significant threat to the DRC's commodity production and global supply chains.1 source
  3. The DRC has lifted the copper export ban and the Kipushi mine is holding a zinc concentrate derogation, with the Lualaba copper smelter in Kolwezi.Sub-event
  4. DRC confirms top cobalt status and restricts enforcement actions on its mining sector.1 source

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