Can a minerals-for-security and a minerals-for-infrastructure deal between the US and the DRC work to extract these goods?

Congolese authorities have held high-level consultations with the U.S. ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ...

The proposal was made by the DRC's President, Felix Tshisekedi, who floated the idea of a minerals-for-security deal with the United States. Shortly afterward, the country's government reached out ...

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A potential Ebola outbreak has been reported in the DRC, at a time when the Trump administration has paused communication with the WHO.

Dr. Nshisso emphasized the potential for this appointment to strengthen United States and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) relations, particularly in addressing regional conflicts and ...

Headlines about a deal began appearing in late February 2025, with the DRC reported to be seeking ‘a formal security agreement’ with the US in exchange for access to Congolese minerals. The DRC was ...

A summary of trade relations between the DRC and the US from the Office of the United States Trade Representative indicates that total goods trade with the Democratic Republic of the Congo reached ...

The US is in discussions to make investments in the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a focus on fostering peace in the conflict-ridden eastern regions, reported Reuters. This ...

The FICE President also emphasized the economic potential of strengthened US-DRC relations. "The DRC possesses vast reserves of critical minerals, like coltan, which is essential for the global ...