The Print on MSN1d
Why war-torn DRC is offering critical minerals to Trump in exchange for ‘formal security pact’
President Félix Tshisekedi has proposed a ‘partnership that would provide US with a strategic advantage’. DRC’s negotiations ...
AllAfrica on MSN7d
Trump to DR Congo's rescue? What we know about a proposed US-Congolese mining deal [analysis]
Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in a bid to secure US support in their fight against the M23 rebels and ...
Face2Face Africa on MSN1d
DR Congo president proposes minerals-for-security deal to Trump to combat violent rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has proposed a minerals deal to Donald Trump in exchange for a security agreement.
Congo's mineral offer to US raises questions of ownership amid bloody civil war, major China presence
The DRC seeks to offer key minerals to the U.S., but rebel forces and China largely control access to these vital rare earth ...
E&E News12d
Trump admin ‘open’ to partnering with mineral-rich Congo
A State Department spokesperson said the Democratic Republic of Congo holds a significant share of the world's critical ...
OilPrice.com9d
DRC Cobalt Export Halt Slams EV Industry
The Democratic Republic of Congo's suspension of cobalt exports has caused a significant price increase in the critical ...
Oregon Public Broadcasting6d
Forget about rare earth minerals. We need more copper
In recent weeks, you've likely heard a lot about rare-earth substances with hard-to-pronounce names, but experts warn that ...
DR Congo Explores Minerals-For-Security Deal With The US
According to the Financial Times, the DRC proposed a minerals-for-security deal, offering valuable resources for military ...
A battle is playing out over Congolese cobalt. China is well ahead
Donald Trump has been upending the world order since his return to the White House in January. In this three-part series, we ...
The EastAfrican on MSN8d
Activists demand new review of Congo, Chinese firms mining contracts
The ‘Congo is not for sale’ coalition (CNPAV) voiced its concerns this week, revealing an imbalance in rider five to the Sino ...
SweetCrude Reports on MSN11d
New Exploration, Expansion Projects Drive Africa’S Copper Market Growth
Africa's copper industry is poised for growth in 2025, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia – the continent's large ...