💨 Abstract

The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended artisanal copper and cobalt processing to enhance transparency and curb illegal exports. The decree, signed by Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba, requires all processing entities to certify the origin of minerals. A commission will oversee compliance and verify the legality of supplies. This move aims to address illegal mining, which diverts revenue and employs millions but is hard to regulate. The suspension is also an opportunity to track mineral flows and volumes.

Courtesy: theprint.in