Congo halts artisanal copper and cobalt processing

The Democratic Republic of Congo has stopped the processing of copper and cobalt from small, local mines.

This is to make sure the minerals are not being illegally taken out of the country.

The government wants to check where these minerals come from and make sure they are being processed legally.

This kind of mining is very important for many people in Congo, as it provides jobs for about 1.5 million to 2 million people.

However, it is hard to keep track of all the minerals, and some are sold illegally.

The government hopes this pause will help them understand the flow of these minerals better and stop illegal activities.