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DRC bans copper and cobalt concentrate exports

Published 7 August 2026

A major policy shift by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to ban exports of copper and cobalt concentrates has sent shockwaves through global metals markets, triggering a sharp rally in prices and related stocks while raising long-term questions about supply security.

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