Chinese Mining Firms in DR Congo Deny Uranium Excess Reports on Cobalt Products
The China-Congo Mining Enterprises Association on August 5 denied reports that cobalt products from Chinese-owned mines in southeastern DR Congo contained uranium levels exceeding regulatory standards. Following a comprehensive review, the association said all cobalt products mined, processed, and exported by its member enterprises meet applicable requirements, with members strictly complying with DR Congo mining regulations and international testing standards. The association warned clients and partners not to spread unverified claims and pledged continued quality inspections and transparent disclosure. The Chinese Embassy in DR Congo released the statement in the early hours of August 6.
The China-Congo Mining Enterprises Association issued a clarification statement on the evening of August 5, local time, denying recent reports circulated online and through industry channels claiming that cobalt products from Chinese-owned mines in southeastern DR Congo contained uranium levels exceeding regulatory standards. The statement said such claims had misled market perception, disrupted normal business operations in the industry, and damaged the reputation of Chinese mining enterprises in DR Congo and the standing of their cobalt products in international trade.
The statement said that following a comprehensive review by the association, none of the cobalt products mined, processed, or sold overseas by all Chinese mining enterprises in normal operation in southeastern DR Congo were found to have uranium content exceeding standards. All member enterprises strictly comply with DR Congo's mining regulatory requirements and internationally accepted testing standards for trade. DR Congo maintains strict management over radioactive substances including uranium, and any exploration, mining, processing, transport, or trade involving uranium resources must comply with the country's laws, regulations, and related supervisory requirements.
The association advised its clients, trading partners, and industry institutions not to believe or disseminate unverified claims, emphasizing that all member enterprises remain committed to compliant operations and stringent quality control. Going forward, the association said it will continue to lead efforts to promote industry production standards, conduct routine product quality spot checks, publicly disclose quality inspection information, and urge all member enterprises to uphold quality standards and operate in a compliant and honest manner, so as to provide the global market with high-quality, standardized, and compliant cobalt-based mining products.
The Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo released the clarification statement in the early hours of August 6.
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