The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally offered the US a shortlist of state-owned mining assets as part of a growing minerals partnership aimed at reshaping global supply chains. The list, recently delivered to Washington, includes high-value manganese, copper-cobalt, lithium, gold, and coltan projects held by state firms such as Gecamines, Cominiere, and Sokimo. The move follows a US-brokered Congo–Rwanda pact and reflects Washington’s push to reduce reliance on China, which dominates global mineral refining. A newly established Joint Steering Committee, with high-level members from both nations, will oversee the process for American investors to evaluate and negotiate for these assets. For Kinshasa, the offer signals a strategic pivot toward deeper US investment.
Reuters
