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Congo Removes Boss of Artisanal Mining Regulator Amid Crackdown

Bloomberg Markets·October 26, 2026·1 min read

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 crackdown aims to tighten control over the sector and protect investor interests.

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