Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo?
Recognising that the White House of President Donald Trump is interested in transactional relationships - and seeing the proposed Ukraine-US mineral deal - the resource-rich DR Congo is hoping to strike its own agreement with Washington.
US, Congo in ‘exploratory talks’ over minerals deal: FT
The United States is holding “exploratory talks” with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a deal that would give it access to the African nation’s critical minerals in exchange for military support, the Financial Times reported late on Friday.
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 support to address ongoing conflict in the region, particularly with the M23 rebel group who seized control of eastern parts of the North Kivu province.
U.S. open to minerals partnerships with Congo
The United States is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo, the State Department said in a statement to Reuters on Sunday, after a Congolese senator contacted U.S. officials to pitch a minerals-for-security deal.
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 minerals.
DRC proposes mineral deal with US to reduce dependence on China
As US President Donald Trump pushes for the United States to become a global leader in the production and processing of non-fuel minerals, the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has proposed a deal with the US aimed at reducing its over-reliance on China,
Congo’s minerals-for-security deal with U.S. advances amid M23 turmoil
The United States is in preliminary discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) regarding a potential minerals-for-security agreement. ・Preliminary discussions between the U.S. and DRC involve a potential minerals-for-security agreement ・The deal would grant U.
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MMG Pauses Cobalt Production In Congo As Price Hits Historic Lows
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MMG places Kinsevere cobalt plant on ice
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DR Congo bets on cobalt export freeze to halt price tumble
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Congo weighs cobalt export quotas to revive prices amid supply glut
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Congo cobalt ban is likely to fail – report
THE Democratic Republic of Congo’s decision to suspend exports of under-pressure cobalt for three months in February was unlikely to yield positive results, said the Financial Times. Commenting on ...