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7.9

China dominates cobalt supply chain via Congo, reshaping battery geopolitics

Analysis examining China's strategic control over cobalt extraction and processing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a critical input for global battery production. The piece suggests this supply-chain dominance creates geopolitical leverage as battery demand accelerates for EVs and energy storage. Uncertainty remains on Western countermeasures and timeline for alternative sourcing.

The Diplomat·CN · CD · US·about 5 hours ago

Corroborating

#supply-chain #cobalt #batteries #china-strategy #critical-minerals

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8.1

China strengthens mining position in DRC as Australian firm loses lithium permits

DR Congo's Mining Registry cancelled AVZ Minerals' permits for non-payment of surface rights fees on March 19, marking the company's second major permit revocation in three years. The cancellations reflect a broader shift in DRC's mining sector toward Chinese partners as preferred investors. This development signals potential constraints on non-Chinese lithium access in a critical cobalt and lithium-producing region.

South China Morning Post·CD · AU · CN·about 5 hours ago

Confirmed

#mining-permits #lithium-supply #china-africa #resource-competition #drc-mining