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Around 300 Chinese nationals have been detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo's copper-rich Kolwezi hub during a targeted crackdown on illegal mining operations.
News Democratic Republic Congo » Lualaba » Security: Death toll at Glencore’s mine puts spotlight on illegal mining
For Glencore, the mine accident is a warning sign of the risks of working in Congo, which ranks as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Investors have punished the company’s shares in the ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Lualaba » Security: Insight: Congo extends state control over mining with bid to lock down geological data
Congo to control access to national geodata bank, agency says Databank expected to be fully operational by end of the year -official Only 20% of Congo explored, geological agency says Congo cobalt ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Lualaba » Security: Congo bans copper and cobalt concentrates exports, official order says
Ban takes effect immediately though one-year export waivers may be granted in strategic circumstances Order repeals 2023 export ban and exemptions, replacing them with broader mineral export framework ...