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What is a 'concentrate'?
A concentrate is a raw mineral ore that has been partially processed to remove impurities, making it richer in the desired metal. It's not the final refined metal but a step towards it. Congo wants to do the full refining itself, rather than just selling these semi-processed materials.
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