Congo Removes Boss of Artisanal Mining Regulator Amid Crackdown

Bloomberg Markets26 October 2026, 14:17 UTCDemocratic Republic of the Congo

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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