Congo mines minister says country will find other partners if US framework stalls
Congo will seek new partners if its US mineral deal fails to yield results. The mines minister says the nation must prioritize its own economic development.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo 
CD announced on Wednesday that it will pursue alternative partnerships if a recently established minerals cooperation framework with the United States 
US fails to result in concrete projects. The statement, made during the Indaba mining conference held on February 11, signals that the preliminary U.S.-DRC framework could be abandoned in favor of alternative partnerships. This development is significant for the critical minerals supply chain as the country seeks to capitalize on its vast natural resources.
CD announced on Wednesday that it will pursue alternative partnerships if a recently established minerals cooperation framework with the United States US fails to result in concrete projects. The statement, made during the Indaba mining conference held on February 11, signals that the preliminary U.S.-DRC framework could be abandoned in favor of alternative partnerships. This development is significant for the critical minerals supply chain as the country seeks to capitalize on its vast natural resources.Signed in December, the framework was designed to facilitate the development of a critical minerals supply chain within the Democratic Republic of Congo. The nation is a vital global hub for the energy transition, hosting some of the world's largest reserves of cobalt, copper, and lithium. These resources are essential for the production of data centres, defence technologies, and electric vehicles, making the success of such partnerships crucial for industrial stability.
