Congo Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports

Hyperdash News|08/06/2026 12:23 UTCCommodities

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned exports of copper and cobalt concentrates. The country holds 71% of the world's proven cobalt reserves and is a major copper producer. This move aims to force local processing of minerals, potentially disrupting global supply chains and increasing prices for these essential battery and electronics components.

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