Loading ...DRC bans export of cobalt, copper concentrate – Fastmarkets
An order sent to miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Wednesday has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrate, according to Fastmarkets.
The data provider said it confirmed with three companies operating copper and cobalt mines in DRC that they all received the notice, signed by Bernard Bosele Pilipilithe provincial director of Customs and Excise in the Katanga province of DRC.
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At present, the trucks carrying copper and cobalt concentrate could still pass through the border, and the effective date of the order is not mentioned, sources said.