Congolese officials have seized thousands of tons of copper and cobalt, prompting the country's Minister of Justice to order an investigation into allegations of widespread illegal mining activities. Related actions may have uncovered acts such as “mining fraud, illegal mining of mineral resources, and smuggling of mineral products.”

Congolese officials have seized thousands of tons of copper and cobalt, prompting the country's Minister of Justice to order an investigation into allegations of widespread illegal mining activities. Related actions may have uncovered acts such as “mining fraud, illegal mining of mineral resources, and smuggling of mineral products.”