Chinese-backed cobalt mine faces $6.3 million lawsuit in Africa's largest cobalt-producing country as residents demand compensation over alleged pollution
Twenty-seven residents living near a Chinese-controlled copper and cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking $6.3 million in damages, accusing its operator of environmental pollution and exposing surrounding communities to potential health risks.
By Adekunle AgbetiloyeSouth Africa
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A resident stands in a shallow stream in the DRC, Africa. PC: RAID/Lydia Katanga
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- November 6, 2026
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- Adekunle Agbetiloye
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