DR Congo Signs China Minerals Deal As Trump Moves To Counter XI | Firstpost Africa
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a new mining deal with China, expanding cooperation in critical minerals and granting duty-free access to Chinese markets from May. The agreement includes data sharing, investment protections and support for a major iron ore project. Kinshasa is also pushing China to process minerals locally. Meanwhile, the United States is stepping up with its own strategy, including a partnership and major investments to secure cobalt and build infrastructure like the Lobito Corridor. Analysts say Congo is balancing both powers to maximise gains, as ongoing instability in the east highlights the growing link between mineral access, security and global supply chains.
