DRC
Kinshasa wins opening skirmishes in battle to regulate cobalt

An artisanal cobalt and copper mining site in May 2025 in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
An artisanal cobalt and copper mining site in May 2025 in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo. © Michel Lunanga/Getty Images/AFP
In just a few months, the price of cobalt has more than doubled, driven by Kinshasa's quota policy. The Congolese government, which is seeking to achieve optimal pricing, wants to avoid an excessive surge that could encourage alternatives to cobalt or fuel a parallel market. [...]
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