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DRC-US mineral pact offers optimism and inherent hurdles...
19 Dec, 2025 06:52
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The DRC and the United States have signed a critical minerals agreement to secure cobalt supplies, creating a Strategic Mineral Reserve that guarantees preferential access for American companies. The deal positions the DRC, the world's top cobalt producer, as a strategic arena where the U.S. is directly competing with China for influence and resource access. Analysts note the pact aims to counter Chinese expansion by offering American investors favorable terms, highlighting the geopolitical nature of mineral diplomacy. The agreement underscores the global scramble for Africa's resources while raising questions about how effectively host nations can leverage such deals for maximum national benefit....
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Makor Resources positions the Muli Copper Project as a district-scale strategic opportunity in Zambia...
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UAE aluminum maker seeks investors for $6 billion US plant...
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How tight supply, AI demand propelled copper towards $12 000...
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Government Withdraws Lithium Mining Agreement From Parliament For Consultations...
12 Dec, 2025 08:19
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