Trump Envoy Says US-Congo Mining and Security Deal Moving Ahead

Congo is the world’s second-largest source of copper and biggest producer of electric vehicle battery mineral cobalt. 

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The US and Democratic Republic of Congo are preparing a minerals and security partnership, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Africa said after meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi Thursday.

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