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The Democratic Republic of Congo has classified lithium as a strategic mineral, increasing royalties from 3.5% to 10%. This policy change affects major developments like Zijin Mining's Manono project
Zambia halted a $2 billion US health-aid agreement citing privacy violations and conditions requiring preferential access to critical minerals. Meanwhile, US-backed KoBold Metals began construction on
KoBold Metals has commenced construction on the $2.3 billion Mingomba copper mine in Zambia, utilizing AI technology to extract 300,000 tons annually amidst rising global demand.
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