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Chinese Mining Giant CMOC Bats Back Fresh Rumors Its TFM Cobalt Mine in the Congo Has Been Suspended

by Eric Olander
CMOC statement published on its WeChat account that refuted new allegations about a suspension of operations at its TFM mine in the DRC.

Chinese mining giant CMOC (previously known as China Molybdenum) denied new rumors that Congolese authorities had shut down operations at its massive TFM copper and cobalt mine in the southern DRC.

“At present, TFM’s production and operation are normal,” the company said in a short three-sentence statement published on its WeChat channel.

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