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Why ban raw material exports?
Many developing countries want to move beyond just extracting raw materials. By processing minerals domestically, they can create more jobs, develop local industries, and capture more of the value from their natural resources. This ban is a strategic move by Congo to boost its own economy and industrial capacity.
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