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The Democratic Republic of the Congo suspends artisanal copper and cobalt processing, ordering operators to

Mining industry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo — The Democratic Republic of the Congo suspends artisanal copper and cobalt processing, ordering operators to halt activities and certify mineral origins while a new commission verif

Published December 19, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Mining industry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo suspends artisanal copper and cobalt processing, ordering operators to halt activities and certify mineral origins while a new commission verifies traceability and legality to curb illegal exports. [https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/congo-halts-artisanal-copper-cobalt-processing-amid-corruption-crackdown-2025-12-23/ (Reuters)]

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