DRC Transfers Mineral Reserve Management to Arecoms
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's decision to transfer its strategic mineral reserve management to Democratic Republic of the Congo===Autorité de Régulation et de Contrôle des Marchés des Substances Minérales Stratégiques is expected to increase its control over global cobalt supply. This could lead to greater price stability for Cobalt and impact industries reliant on this critical mineral, such as electric vehicle manufacturing.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has transferred the management of its strategic mineral reserve, which includes Cobalt and other critical minerals, to Democratic Republic of the Congo===Autorité de Régulation et de Contrôle des Marchés des Substances Minérales Stratégiques (Arecoms). This decision, approved by the Council of Ministers on April 10, 2026, grants Arecoms the authority to acquire, hold, and market these resources. The move aims to stabilize markets, support economic development, and strengthen the Democratic Republic of the Congo's economic sovereignty by allowing it to stockpile unused export quotas and exert greater control over global supply. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the world's largest producer of Cobalt, accounting for about 70 percent of global supply.
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