DRC Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrates to Drive Local Processing

DRC Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrates to Drive Local Processing

The DRC has banned raw copper and cobalt concentrate exports to force mining companies into domestic refining. Here is how the policy works.

Amara MensahBy Amara Mensah · Aug 20, 2026 · 3 min read

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