Rare-earth element & Democratic Republic of the Congo
4 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 01, 2026
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Rare-earth element: Critical for electronics and magnets; the region holds deposits that could be developed.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Holds vast cobalt reserves; the project could improve governance and benefit-sharing in its mining sector.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Rare-earth element: China's export controls on rare earths threaten $6.5 trillion in downstream production; prices surged.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The DRC's export quota on cobalt created a supply gap and contributed to price surges.
Jul 16, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Rare-earth element: Rare-earth element has been shortlisted by the European Union for its first joint stockpile of critical minerals, underscoring its vital role in various technologies and defense.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> has successfully used stockpiling and export quotas for cobalt to boost mining revenue, but faces risks of long-term demand erosion.
May 20, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Rare-earth element: Essential for high-tech products; 15-20 African countries have deposits; strategic importance rising.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Armed groups benefit from illegal mining and smuggling of cobalt and other minerals; civilians suffer from ongoing conflict.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
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