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Police launch investigation into suspected copper smuggling at Mombasa port
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

Before the inspection, officials were confused because different units had conflicting instructions regarding the number of containers to be examined.

Africa's big copper countries set their sights on the profits of trade
Reuters  |  Feb 01, 2025

Congo and Zambia, which together represent more than 13% of global copper supply, have over the last year increased their focus on securing a share of...

Kenya Power calls for total ban on waste copper exports to curb vandalism
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 22, 2024

The company reported that 365 transformers worth Sh328 million were vandalised in 2023, and an additional 78 transformers valued at Sh78 million have...

Congo’s $7 billion infrastructure deal with China will depend on copper prices
Reuters  |  May 05, 2024

President Felix Tshisekedi pushed for a review of the 2008 infrastructure for minerals deal with Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group to bring more...

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