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The Democratic Republic of Congo is reassessing how it manages cobalt exports after a period of oversupply and price weakness. The policy debate matters to battery makers and traders because Congo accounts for roughly 70% of mined cobalt supply.
Zambia and Tanzania are advancing transport and energy projects tied to copper growth in Central and East Africa. The investment focus reflects rising output ambitions in Zambia and the need for more reliable export routes for copper cathode, concentrate and mining inputs.
Barrick Gold has appointed new senior leadership at the Kibali gold mine in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, one of Africa’s largest gold operations. The changes come as Kinshasa applies closer scrutiny to foreign-owned mining projects and seeks revised terms across parts of the sector.
