Congo sells its own copper from JVs for the first time


Until now, the JVs themselves have sold all the production. — Bloomberg

KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state miner has started selling its share of copper from joint-venture (JV) projects for the first time as the country seeks greater control over a metal key to the energy transition.

Gecamines holds minority stakes in large mines run by firms such as China’s CMOC Group and Glencore Plc. Until now, the JVs themselves have sold all the production.

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