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What's a 'strategic situation'?
The ban allows for a one-year waiver in 'strategic situations'. This likely refers to specific circumstances where exporting concentrates might be deemed essential for national interest or to fulfil existing critical contracts, giving Congo some flexibility while implementing the new policy.
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