Cobalt
Mining firms in Congo have urged the government to delay the implementation of an order requiring them to give their Congolese employees grant a 5% stake in their operations.
The directive is set to take effect on July 31. Unions are pushing for implementation to start immediately but miners are reluctant to comply citing a lack of clarity from the authorities, Reuters reported Thursday.
Major miners Glencore and CMOC have met the chamber of mines to coordinate a response.
Congo's mines ministry is due to meet with unions of Friday.
the world's top cobalt producer and second-largest copper producer is seeking to increase local participation in a sector dominated by foreign firms.
The chamber of mines says many questions about the requirement remain unanswered.
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