The company hasn’t yet addressed issues that led to property destruction and multiple deaths after flooding reached a nearby community in March, the government said.

Congo's State mining group said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in.

The new investor is also expected to "reset" Mopani's existing relationship with Glencore, ZCCM said.

Regulatory & sustainability expert at Assent reports on conditions at artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC. 

Africa's top lithium producer last year banned the export of lithium ore and has imposed a 5% export tax on concentrates.

Over a 57-year project life, K.Hill is expected to supply over 3.5 million tonnes of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate.

Indicated gold resources at the Côte d'Ivoire asset have increased beyond even the most optimistic expectations.

The company said it will resume production at its Rustenburg operations on Thursday.