Copper-cobalt mine in Lualaba operated by Sicomines, with an estimated cobalt capacity of 5,180 tonnes a year in USGS's 2022 yearbook, the only source for the site. It is a separate mine from KCC's Mashamba East.
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USGS's 2022 yearbook lists the Mashamba West mine under Sicomines, with a cobalt capacity of 5,180 tonnes a year. AidData's record of the project places its mine at Mashamba West among other deposits.
Ruashi Mining SPRL (Jinchuan Group International Resources Co. Ltd., 75%) Ruashi Mine near Lubumbashi 38,000 copper; 5,000 cobalt
Sinohydro holding a 30% equity stake, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt holding a 5% equity stake, Gécamines holding a 20% equity stake