Inner circles | DRC Saleh Assi, a businessman shunned by his Lebanese compatriots

DRC Kinshasa harmonises regulatory framework to revive cobalt exports

DRC United Cominière demands millions of dollars from Rahim Dhrolia's company MMR

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Jacques Kyabula has not set foot in Lubumbashi, the capital of the wealthy province he governs, for over four months. [...] DRC Kinshasa harmonises regulatory framework to revive cobalt exports Ten months after the DRC imposed an embargo on cobalt exports, followed by the announcement of a quota system, mining operators are still waiting for the go-ahead to restart business. Although considered imminent, this is unlikely to prevent a near-shortage on the global market in the coming weeks. DRC United Cominière demands millions of dollars from Rahim Dhrolia's company MMR The CEO of United Cominière accuses his partner Mining Mineral Resources of favouring, to his detriment, parallel circuits for transporting minerals. In Focus | DRC The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels" In the ex-Katanga region, illegal copper and cobalt mining has reached a near-industrial level, with revenues estimated at around $2bn per year. Eurasian Resources Group is bearing the brunt of this situation, which is starting to expose the Congolese president. Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere! Sign me up Do you want a free trial before subscribing? create a free account DRC country Félix Tshisekedi public figure National Security Council organisation DRC country Félix Tshisekedi public figure National Security Council organisation Jacques Kyabula has not set foot in Lubumbashi, the capital of the wealthy province he governs, for over four months. [...] Published on 05/12/2025 at 05:40 GMT Jacques Kyabula has not set foot in Lubumbashi, the capital of the wealthy province he governs, for over four months. [...] Published on 05/12/2025 at 05:40 GMT Jacques Kyabula has not set foot in Lubumbashi, the capital of the wealthy province he governs, for over four months. [...] Published on 05/12/2025 at 05:40 GMT Jacques Kyabula has not set foot in Lubumbashi, the capital of the wealthy province he governs, for over four months. [...] Published on 05/12/2025 at 05:40 GMT Jacques Kyabula has not set foot in Lubumbashi, the capital of the wealthy province he governs, for over four months. [...] Published on 05/12/2025 at 05:40 GMT In order to ensure high-quality and independent journalism, Africa Intelligence relies solely on subscriptions from its readers, with no advertising, no events and no consulting work. Several offers are available depending on your particular reading needs Consult our offers Already have an account? Log in Consult our offers Already have an account? Log in Consult our offers Already have an account? Log in Ten months after the DRC imposed an embargo on cobalt exports, followed by the announcement of a quota system, mining operators are still waiting for the go-ahead to restart business. Although considered imminent, this is unlikely to prevent a near-shortage on the global market in the coming weeks. The CEO of United Cominière accuses his partner Mining Mineral Resources of favouring, to his detriment, parallel circuits for transporting minerals. In the ex-Katanga region, illegal copper and cobalt mining has reached a near-industrial level, with revenues estimated at around $2bn per year. Eurasian Resources Group is bearing the brunt of this situation, which is starting to expose the Congolese president. Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere! Do you want a free trial before subscribing? create a free account Do you want a free trial before subscribing? create a free account DRC country Félix Tshisekedi public figure National Security Council organisation Inner circles | DRC Saleh Assi, a businessman shunned by his Lebanese compatriots Despite being under US sanctions since 2019, the Lebanese national has prospered in his home country, DRC and Europe. Growing pressure from Washingon has failed to stem an empire bolstered by political connections. Subscribers only Business 05.12.2025 DRC Kinshasa harmonises regulatory framework to revive cobalt exports Ten months after the DRC imposed an embargo on cobalt exports, followed by the announcement of a quota system, mining operators are still waiting for the go-ahead to restart business. Although considered imminent, this is unlikely to prevent a near-shortage on the global market in the coming weeks. Subscribers only Mining, Commodity traders 04.12.2025 DRC United Cominière demands millions of dollars from Rahim Dhrolia's company MMR The CEO of United Cominière accuses his partner Mining Mineral Resources of favouring, to his detriment, parallel circuits for transporting minerals. Subscribers only Mining 03.12.2025 In Focus | DRC The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels" In the ex-Katanga region, illegal copper and cobalt mining has reached a near-industrial level, with revenues estimated at around $2bn per year. Eurasian Resources Group is bearing the brunt of this situation, which is starting to expose the Congolese president. 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