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DR Congo backs local mineral processing in Lusaka

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo reaffirmed its commitment to mineral traceability and local processing in Lusaka. The approach also aims to strengthen regional cooperation, according to BETO, which reported the statement on 21 October 2026.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo reaffirmed its commitment to mineral traceability and local processing in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The Congolese position was reported by Beto during regional discussions on mining value chains.

The statement came a day after Kinshasa had defended regional mining value chains in Lusaka on 20 October.

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