The Democratic Republic of Congo will confiscate unused cobalt export quotas and tighten export rules, reinforcing its grip on the global battery metal market as prices continue to recover

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The DRC orders cobalt miners to forfeit unused export quotas, tightening supply control over 70-80% of global output. Here's what it means for crypto and EV