The China Mining Association in the DRC clarifies rumors about excessive uranium in cobalt products

Recently, rumors have circulated on the internet and within sector channels claiming that cobalt items produced by Chinese-funded mines in the southeastern DRC contain overuse levels of uranium. These false reports have misled market judgment, disrupted the healthy operation of the regional mining sector, damaged the market reputation of Chinese-funded mining companies in the DRC, and negatively impacted the international trade reputation of cobalt items. To clarify the facts and address the concerns of overseas partners and all sectors of society, the Association of Chinese Mining companies in the DRC has issued a solemn clarification.

Verification summary: No overuse Uranium in Cobalt items Exported by Operational Chinese companies

The statement clarifies that following a thorough review by the Association, all cobalt items mined, processed, and exported by Chinese-funded mining companies in healthy operation in the southeastern DRC do not contain overuse levels of uranium. All member companies strictly comply with regional mining regulatory laws in the DRC and adhere to general international trade testing standards.

The statement further explains the product composition: According to regional sector production practices and actual testing data, compliantly produced cobalt hydroxide contains only trace amounts of natural uranium. This level is extremely low, far below the limit to resource research or manufacturing extraction. Whether from a technical or economic perspective, the uranium cannot be recovered or utilized, and it does not alter the fundamental characteristics of the cobalt product itself.

The statement also emphasizes that the entire chain of uranium resource exploration, mining, processing, transportation, and trade must strictly follow the laws, regulations, and regulatory systems of the DRC, and companies must adhere to relevant regulatory standards throughout their production and operations.

Advising the sector Not to Spread Rumors; companies to Uphold Compliance and condition Standards

The Association of Chinese Mining companies in the DRC advises trading clients, partners, and sector organizations not to believe or spread these false rumors. Member companies have always adhered to compliant operations and strictly controlled product condition.

Future Plans to enhance condition manage and Maintain the China-DRC Mining Cooperation ecological stability

The Association stated that it will continue to promote the implementation of sector production standards, regularly organize random product condition inspections, and publicly disclose condition inspection information in a transparent manner. It will urge member companies to strictly observe condition red lines, adhere to honest and compliant operations, and continue to supply standardized, high-condition, and compliant cobalt mineral items to the global market, thereby maintaining the positive situation of China-DRC mining cooperation and the sector's reputation.