Congo Unhappy With World Bank Conduct in First Quantum Dispute
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is unhappy with the World Bank’s conduct with regard to a yearlong dispute over First Quantum Minerals Ltd.’s $750 million Kolwezi project, Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu said.
Officials of the World Bank will not be allowed into some mines-related meetings, Kabwelulu told reporters in Kinshasa today. He “fell out” with unidentified officials of the World Bank after they complained about the cancellation of First Quantum’s license, he said.