Some leaching chemical orders for Congo's top copper and cobalt producers cancelled or withdrawn in April, according to industry sources

The cancellation or withdrawal of leaching chemical orders for Congo's major copper and cobalt producers may signal challenges in production processes, potentially impacting supply chains for these metals.

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This comes at a time when global demand for copper and cobalt remains strong, raising concerns about any disruption in the flow of these critical commodities, which could lead to price volatility.

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