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Deputy Trésor Muyeye Lutongo has questioned the Mines Minister regarding the suspension of artisanal mining and marketing of copper and cobalt. This parliamentary initiative comes ahead of the March 15 session, focusing on the implications of the suspension on the artisanal mining sector, crucial for the Congolese economy.

Muyeye seeks details on the government's motivations, including potential reforms for better traceability, fraud prevention, or restructuring for enhanced state control. The suspension could directly impact household incomes dependent on this sector. The issue is set for parliamentary discussion, emphasizing the strategic importance of copper and cobalt regulation for national and international markets amid the energy transition.