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US Imports Record Copper from DRC to Counter China's Grip on Critical Minerals

Washington buys 53,290 tonnes of refined copper in July while seeking to develop processing industries in East Africa and reduce reliance on Beijing.

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  1. DRC's cobalt exports contain unreported uranium—our study estimates the global nuclear risk Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
  2. US moves to beat China to Africa’s critical minerals with plans to develop a major processing industry within East Africa’s largest economy businessinsider.com
  3. Congo’s giant copper discovery grows by nearly one-third to 12 million tonnes as prices hit record high businessinsider.com
  4. US turns to Africa’s mineral powerhouse as copper imports from DRC hit record 53,290 tonnes businessinsider.com
  5. US buys record 53,290 tonnes of discounted Congo copper as shipments to China fall businessinsider.com

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  • United States
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • DRC
  • China
  • Kenya

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