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Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.
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Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.
Open profile →Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.
Open profile →Copper-cobalt mine associated with Somidez and CNMC; both company and independent sources document the operation.
Open profile →Chemaf copper-cobalt operation near Lubumbashi. Its processing plant was reported shut on 29 July 2026.
Open profile →Artisanal working in Lubudi, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.
Open profile →Artisanal copper-cobalt site near Kapata/Kolwezi, listed at PE11599 in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 survey. CMDS operates the site; the FCA independently describes its role. No current production volume is asserted.
Open profile →Copper-cobalt mine listed within KCC’s operations in the USGS 2024 industry review.
Open profile →Copper-cobalt mine listed within KCC’s operations in the USGS 2024 industry review.
Open profile →Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.
Open profile →ITIE-RDC describes cobalt as Kasulo’s main ore and lists ZEA786 in Kolwezi Est. The 2025 report names CODMCO ESPOIR and COMIKU cooperatives, and CDM and Thomas as principal buyers.
Open profile →Artisanal working in the Kisanfu district, Lualaba, identified on ZEA686 in the 2025 copper-cobalt report; Annex II lists CMEJL. Site-specific cobalt output is unresolved.
Open profile →Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.186). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.
Open profile →Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.
Open profile →Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.
Open profile →Artisanal working in Lubudi, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.
Open profile →MMG copper-cobalt operation. The April 2026 report says cobalt production remains suspended, while exports resumed from inventory.
Open profile →Artisanal working in Likasi Centre, Haut-Katanga, identified on ZEA669 in the 2025 copper-cobalt report. La Jeunesse is the listed cooperative. Site-specific cobalt output is unresolved.
Open profile →Copper-cobalt mine in Lualaba. CMOC reports a 71.25% stake; its ownership history includes a CATL subsidiary investment.
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