Core Viewpoint - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will lift an 8-month cobalt export ban on October 16, 2023, due to rising cobalt prices, which have more than doubled since the ban was implemented [1][2]. Group 1: Export Regulations - The DRC's mining regulatory authority, ARECOMS, will implement a quota system for cobalt exports, allowing only slightly over 18,000 tons for the remainder of this year, with a maximum annual export of 96,600 tons for the next two years, which is less than half of last year's production [1][2]. - Companies must pay a royalty fee of 10% of the sales value before shipping cobalt, and failure to comply with export quotas or regulations may result in the revocation of export rights [2][3]. Group 2: Strategic Quotas - A 10% "strategic quota" will be established, which will be allocated at the discretion of ARECOMS [3]. - Export quotas for major mining companies have been disclosed, with the top two producers receiving approvals for 6,500 tons and 3,925 tons, respectively, by the end of this year [4]. Group 3: Compliance and Future Quotas - For compliant operators, the quotas approved for December 2025 will automatically convert into monthly quotas for 2026 [5].
刚果（金）钴出口禁令将解除
财联社·2025-10-12 01:00