#US Seeks #Congo #CriticalMinerals Influence Through Peace and Investment Partnership
The U.S. hopes through the minerals partnership to convert peace and investment deals with Congo into influence over the country’s critical-minerals supply chain.
The U.S. has stepped up efforts to secure critical mineral supplies globally for a strategic metals stockpile as it seeks to reduce reliance on China and counter China’s dominance in Africa.
The U.S. is in the process of soliciting private sector feedback on the list of assets, the official told Reuters on Friday.
“We have significant interest, yes,” the official said, but declined to name the companies, saying “the conversations are still forming.”
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