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DRC bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates; China Molybdenum unaffected
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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates to promote local deep processing, exempting China Molybdenum due to its integrated mining and smelting operations. This policy will tighten global supply and likely increase copper and cobalt prices, benefiting companies with local processing capabilities.
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You must reassess your supply dependencies on raw copper and cobalt concentrates from the DRC immediately, as export restrictions will deepen supply shortages. Integrated processors like China Molybdenum are positioned to capture market share, so shift towards building local processing or partnerships now.
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