The United States is increasingly turning to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for copper, with imports from the African mineral powerhouse hitting a record 53,290 tonnes in July as Washington seeks to secure critical mineral supplies and reduce its exposure to China

US copper imports from DR Congo reached a record 53,290 tonnes in July as manufacturers pursued cheaper metal and shipments to China declined

The United States is increasingly turning to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for copper, with imports from the African mineral powerhouse hitting a record 53,290 tonnes in…