Security for Miners in Congo’s Katanga Province a “Serious Concern”: U.N.

Reuters reported that the U.N. is expressing concern about security in copper-rich Katanga province where a number of major miners operate, and said much needs to be addressed urgently.

As quoted in the market report:

The province, which sits on some of the world’s largest copper reserves, last year exported 600,000 tonnes. Miners including Freeport McMoRan and Glencore already operate there.

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