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Congo to enforce artisanal cobalt monopoly after export halt
Entreprise Generale du Cobalt, or EGC, is now the only entity allowed to export so-called artisanal cobalt, according to new regulations signed by the prime minister and mines minister on Feb. 21. At the same time, the government also imposed a 4-month suspension on cobalt exports of any kind, in a move that could cause prices to skyrocket.
Congo Seizes Control of Cobalt Exports with Sweeping State Monopoly
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched an aggressive strategy to dominate the global cobalt market, establishing a state-controlled export monopoly that could reshape the battery metals
DRC to enforce state monopoly on artisanal cobalt amid export ban
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has initiated a state monopoly to oversee the production and export of artisanal cobalt, reported Bloomberg. On 21 February, new regulations were established by the DRC's prime minister and mines minister,
Congo bans cobalt exports for four months to curb oversupply
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's top producer of cobalt, said on Monday it has temporarily halted the metal's exports amid a production glut.
Congo suspends cobalt exports for four months amid oversupply
The Democratic Republic of Congo says it’s suspending cobalt exports for four months to rein in oversupply of the battery metal on the international market. Cobalt production in Congo – which produces about three-quarters of the world’s supply of the material used in electric-vehicle batteries – has soared in recent years,
Congo imposes temporary cobalt export ban to address supply glut
Congo has temporarily suspended cobalt exports for at least four months in response to an oversupply in the market.
Exclusive: Congo weighs cobalt export quotas to revive prices amid supply glut
The Democratic Republic of Congo is considering introducing cobalt export quotas as the world's biggest supplier of the battery metal seeks to curb oversupply and boost prices, three sources familiar with the details told Reuters.
DRC Suspends Cobalt Exports for Four Months, Citing Oversupply
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s largest producer of cobalt, has halted all exports of the key battery metal for four months in an effort to curb oversupply and stop prices from falling further.
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Congo Throttles Cobalt Market in Bid to Drive Up Prices
The Democratic Republic of Congo halted all cobalt exports for at least four months, shaking up the market and rattling companies that mine, trade and process the metal.
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Congo’s cobalt export ban sparks chaos
SHARES of Chinese cobalt producers surged on Tuesday following a shock four month export ban on export of the metal by the Democratic Republic of Congo. Shares in Nanjing Hanrui Cobalt Co.
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Congo Suspends Cobalt Exports for Four Months Amid Glut
(Bloomberg) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo says it’s suspending cobalt exports for four months to rein in oversupply of the battery metal on the international market. Cobalt production in ...