EFT
MAY 26, 2025
Exclusive: China's CMOC calls on Congo to lift cobalt export ban, sources say China's CMOC Group (603993.SS) SS) , the world's top cobalt mining company, called on Democratic Republic of Congo last week to lift a ban on exports of the battery metal, which is currently due to expire next month, three sources told Reuters.
EFT
JULY 1, 2025
Congo's cobalt dilemma unresolved by extended export ban The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended its ban on exports of cobalt by three months as the world's dominant producer of the battery metal tries to convert its supply power into pricing power.
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NC State SCRC
MAY 11, 2023
In a recent blog, I documented the challenges that exist in producing the seven “green metals”, that are critical in the production of electric batteries. Cobalt: The Democratic Republic of Congo has 46% of global cobalt reserves and produces 70% of the world’s output. Every electric vehicle has an electric battery.
Arena Solutions
JANUARY 10, 2023
Review of product documentation (i.e., Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Tanzania). To comply with TCSA, companies must document the use of restricted substances in parts, materials, and products, and retain the documentation for a minimum of three years. On-site audit of manufacturing processes.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Fulfilling documentation and reporting obligations. They want to know you’re not using children going into mines in Congo, or families being thrown into boats to go fishing for shrimp and never see land.” . • Anchoring preventive measures in the company’s own business operations and vis-à-vis direct suppliers.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Congo Metals. He wrote the invoice to the fake company and signed the receiving documents without physically receiving the merchandise. Knowledge of origin and handling is essential to improving CSR initiatives. Fair Labor. Ethical Sourcing. Use of Slave Labor. These are all issues in ethical sourcing initiatives.
EcoVadis
DECEMBER 7, 2018
With around 50 percent of the world’s reserves held by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cobalt, commonly used in automotive and electronic products, requires particular attention. So far 29, smelters/refiners follow the new standard. Increasing Due Diligence in the Cobalt Supply Chain.
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