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MWITA-CRM-2026-008 · Evidence A · P1

USGS reports that DRC replaced a temporary cobalt export ban with an 18,125-tonne contained-cobalt quota for the remainder of 2025 and up to 96,600 tonnes annually in 2026 and 2027, including 9,600 tonnes for strategic reserves.

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Counterevidence & uncertainty

Allocated quota does not establish shipments, enforcement or downstream availability.

What would change the reading

Update with quota changes and realized exports.

Primary routes

CRM-S003https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2026/mcs2026-cobalt.pdfOpen source record →

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