DR Congo Extends Export Ban on Cobalt Concentrates

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has extended its export ban on cobalt concentrates. This measure, originally introduced to encourage domestic processing and increase value creation within the country, remains in place to support the local refining industry. The extension affects companies involved in the extraction and export of raw cobalt materials, particularly impacting international supply chains for battery and technology sectors.

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