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Congo Removes Boss of Artisanal Mining Regulator Amid Crackdown

Bloomberg Markets Monday 26 October 2026, 14:17 UTC By William Clowes 1 min read
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mines minister suspended the official in charge of overseeing the artisanal mining sector, as the government tries to curb unauthorized operations on copper-cobalt concessions held by international investors.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mines minister suspended the official in charge of overseeing the artisanal mining sector, as the government tries to curb unauthorized operations on copper-cobalt concessions held by international investors.
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