DRC
Dan Gertler tries to restore his reputation at Eurasian Resources Group's expense

Dan Gertler during his 16 November video statement to the media.
Dan Gertler during his 16 November video statement to the media. © Screenshot
Kazakhstan's Eurasian Resources Group, which runs the Metalkol metal reprocessing venture, has been working hard to build itself a reputation for responsible management in the DRC. Israeli businessman Dan Gertler has jeopardised its efforts, however, with a headline-grabbing proposition to use some of the proceeds from the venture to set up an investment scheme for the benefit of the DRC public. [...]
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