Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — the world’s dominant cobalt producer — has introduced a sweeping new set of export conditions aimed at strengthening state control over the critical battery-metal supply, a move that could reshape global…

In a landmark development for the global battery metals industry, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially produced its first 1,000 metric tons of fully traceable artisanal cobalt. The breakthrough marks a significant step…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended operations at a Chinese-operated mine after a spill of hazardous materials raised environmental and safety concerns in one of the world’s most important copper and cobalt regions.…