Allegations of excessive uranium content in cobalt products from Chinese mining companies in Congo? Local Association of Chinese Mining Enterprises responds: The report is not accurate.

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06/08/2026
The Association of Chinese Mining Enterprises in Congo has issued a clarification statement regarding the uranium content of cobalt products produced by Chinese mining companies in southeastern Congo: Recently, there have been false reports circulating in online and industry channels about the uranium content exceeding standards in cobalt products produced by Chinese enterprises at mines in southeastern Congo. These misleading statements have distorted market perceptions, disrupted the normal operating order of the industry, and negatively impacted the reputation of Chinese mining enterprises in Congo as well as the international trade credibility of cobalt products.