#Congo and China deepen mining ties as #US pushes rival minerals pact – includes duty-free access and promotion of local processing.
Congo’s exports to China are already due to benefit from duty-free access to China from May 1 under an initiative covering 53 African countries.
The new agreement sets out cooperation on geological data sharing, investment protection and the promotion of local processing of raw materials in Congo, according to the Congolese government statement published late on Thursday.
It also includes a monitoring mechanism to ensure projects comply with Congolese law and are implemented in a stable and transparent investment environment.
Read more at: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-china-deepen-mining-ties-us-pushes-rival-minerals-pact-2026-03-27/
