The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended operations at a Chinese-operated mining site after a spill that impacted several neighborhoods in Lubumbashi. Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba stated the company failed to meet environmental standards, causing water pollution and health risks.

• The suspension, which can be extended, has been imposed for three months.
• The affected company is Congo Dongfang International Mining (CDM), a unit of China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt.
• Congo accounts for over 70% of global cobalt output.