Congo and China strengthen ties in critical mining sector
Congo and China signed a deal to boost mining ties and local processing. The move comes as Washington and Beijing compete for access to critical mineral reserves.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo and China have formalized a new agreement to deepen cooperation within the mining sector, signaling a strengthening of ties as global powers compete for access to critical mineral reserves. The Congo is currently the world's leading producer of cobalt and possesses significant deposits of copper, lithium, and coltan, which are essential for the global transition to green energy.
