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DRC's cobalt exports contain unreported uranium—our study estimates the global nuclear risk

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What happened

The southern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is known as the Copperbelt because of its rich deposits of copper and other minerals.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:20:04 UTC.

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