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How about Trumpy on a white steed? I'd like to see that. Four years ago he was hot for the need to protect critical minerals supply:
I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, find that a strong America cannot be dependent on imports from foreign adversaries for the critical minerals that are increasingly necessary to maintain our economic and military strength in the 21st century. Because of the national importance of reliable access to critical minerals, I signed Executive Order 13817 of December 20, 2017 (A Federal Strategy To Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals), which required the Secretary of the Interior to identify critical minerals and made it the policy of the Federal Government “to reduce the Nation’s vulnerability to disruptions in the supply of critical minerals.” Pursuant to my order...
Those were the days.
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.go...liance-critical-minerals-foreign-adversaries/
Méga projet Lithium de Manono opéré par COMINIERE et Corridor de Lobito : les États-Unis disposés à collaborer avec la RDC pour faire avancer ces projets cruciaux
La Coordinatrice spéciale par intérim du Partenariat pour l’investissement dans les infrastructures mondiales (Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment ou PGI) va passer sept (7) jours en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et dans la République voisine de Tanzanie. Annonce faite...
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COMINIERE-operated Manono Lithium Mega Project and Lobito Corridor: US willing to collaborate with DRC to advance these crucial projects
By Dieudonne BUANALI
August 25, 2024 #Cominiere , #Lithium by manono , #Lobito
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The Acting Special Coordinator of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) will spend seven (7) days in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the neighboring Republic of Tanzania. Announcement made on August 21 by the Office of the Spokesperson of the Department of State of the United States of America in a press release, a copy of which was sent to Géopolis Hebdo.
Indeed, Ms. Helaina Matza, Acting Special Coordinator of the Global Infrastructure Investment Partnership, is visiting the DRC and Tanzania from August 21 to 28, 2024 to advance ongoing U.S.-led investments in the development of the Lobito and Trans-African Corridors, as well as to explore opportunities to extend the Economic Corridor to the Indian Ocean.
According to our source, "during her stay in the DRC and Tanzania, Acting Special Coordinator Matza will also meet with government officials (including the Directors General of State portfolio companies) and private sector partners to identify new investment opportunities in sustainable infrastructure and deepen our (this) collaboration."
They say that where credit is due, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Communication Channels and Disenclavement of the DRC, Mr. Jean-Pierre Bemba, chaired a meeting of capital importance at the Government House in the morning on August 22, 2024.
Surrounded by his colleagues, Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Alexis Gisaro Muvunyi, and Minister of Portfolio, Jean Lucien Bussa Tongba, as well as representatives of the Ministries of Finance, Planning and Justice, he discussed the development and revival of the Lobito Corridor with a high-level delegation from the American government.
Led by the Acting Special Coordinator of the United States PGI, and accompanied by the American Ambassador to Kinshasa, Ms. Lucy Tamlyn, the delegation highlighted the strategic importance of this rail corridor which crosses Zambia, Angola, and the DRC.
Discussions focused on joint projects aimed not only at revitalizing this infrastructure, but also at exploring opportunities in the mining and energy sectors. Ms. Helaina Matza, PGI representative, expressed the commitment of the United States to work with the DRC to advance this critical project.
"We are not only here to discuss the railway, but also to look at how mining and energy projects can be integrated into this development," she said.
The Coordinator of the Support and Monitoring Unit for Transport Corridor Programs and Activities, Mr. Roger Te-Biasu, added that the Congolese Government is called upon to submit flagship projects on which the United States could mobilize funding and establish strategic partnerships.
The Lobito Corridor, a vestige of the colonial era, is a key route for the export of Congolese minerals. While significant progress has been made in Zambia and Angola, the revival of this infrastructure in the DRC is now a priority to strengthen the country's economy.
Then, a series of other meetings will take place. Also during her brief stay in Kinshasa, capital of the DRC, Ms. Helaina Matza was able to meet the General Manager of Congolaise d'exploitation minière (COMINIERE SA), Mr. Célestin Kibeya Kabemba, in his office located on Uvira Avenue. With the distinguished guest of the Republic, the DG Célestin Kibeya Kabemba discussed with the Representative of Washington the mega Lithium project of Manono, located in the province of Tanganyika, in the South-East of the DRC.
At the end of this fruitful exchange, the Special Presidential Coordinator of the Partnership for Infrastructure and Global Investment received appropriate answers on what is currently happening in Manono, on the guarantee of security and the opening of shares to other foreign direct investors.
Mrs. Helaina Matza, Representative of the PGI, expressed the interest of the United States of America in the Manono Lithium deposit and the CEO of COMINIERE SA gave assurances to the Head of the American delegation on the availability of the necessary concession within the framework of the Lobito Corridor.
Ms. Helaina Matza, PGI representative, expressed the commitment of the United States of America to work with the DRC to advance this and other critical projects in the 3Ts [Tin (cassiterite), tungsten (wolframite) and tantalum (coltan) are minerals collectively referred to under this term].
After the DRC, the former member of the White House National Security Council, at the US State Department, Ms. Helaina Matza went to Tanzania to continue her journey.
Winenut
Go AVZ!
How does that corrupt thief Célestin, who sells his own Congolese people down a Chinese river for personal gain live with himself???
I truly believe he is next level evil
It beggars belief that he remains in any position of power and that Cominiere continues to operate with impunity
I truly believe he is next level evil
It beggars belief that he remains in any position of power and that Cominiere continues to operate with impunity
Thanks for posting Miljew91
"received appropriate answers on what is currently happening in Manono" I Would love to have been a fly on the wall when old snakehead was giving the appropriate answers! This confirms the US is involved and not just Kiki's opinion. Surely she is across the ICC and ICSID rulings.
"received appropriate answers on what is currently happening in Manono" I Would love to have been a fly on the wall when old snakehead was giving the appropriate answers! This confirms the US is involved and not just Kiki's opinion. Surely she is across the ICC and ICSID rulings.
Winenut
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I took "received appropriate answers on what is currently happening in Manono" as "received a bunch of bullshit and lies spewed from the mouth of Celestin Kibeya one of the vilest and most corrupt snakes in the DRC"
With a face and lips like that, Kibeya's parents are clearly brother and sister.
After reading this people will see like I said USA don't give a rats about AVZ it's all as if AVZ does not exist and all the work was done by ? . What now USA want to line their pockets on the back of AVZ hard work .Méga projet Lithium de Manono opéré par COMINIERE et Corridor de Lobito : les États-Unis disposés à collaborer avec la RDC pour faire avancer ces projets cruciaux
La Coordinatrice spéciale par intérim du Partenariat pour l’investissement dans les infrastructures mondiales (Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment ou PGI) va passer sept (7) jours en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et dans la République voisine de Tanzanie. Annonce faite...
COMINIERE-operated Manono Lithium Mega Project and Lobito Corridor: US willing to collaborate with DRC to advance these crucial projects
By Dieudonne BUANALI
August 25, 2024 #Cominiere , #Lithium by manono , #Lobito
Share articles
The Acting Special Coordinator of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) will spend seven (7) days in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the neighboring Republic of Tanzania. Announcement made on August 21 by the Office of the Spokesperson of the Department of State of the United States of America in a press release, a copy of which was sent to Géopolis Hebdo.
Indeed, Ms. Helaina Matza, Acting Special Coordinator of the Global Infrastructure Investment Partnership, is visiting the DRC and Tanzania from August 21 to 28, 2024 to advance ongoing U.S.-led investments in the development of the Lobito and Trans-African Corridors, as well as to explore opportunities to extend the Economic Corridor to the Indian Ocean.
According to our source, "during her stay in the DRC and Tanzania, Acting Special Coordinator Matza will also meet with government officials (including the Directors General of State portfolio companies) and private sector partners to identify new investment opportunities in sustainable infrastructure and deepen our (this) collaboration."
They say that where credit is due, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Communication Channels and Disenclavement of the DRC, Mr. Jean-Pierre Bemba, chaired a meeting of capital importance at the Government House in the morning on August 22, 2024.
Surrounded by his colleagues, Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Alexis Gisaro Muvunyi, and Minister of Portfolio, Jean Lucien Bussa Tongba, as well as representatives of the Ministries of Finance, Planning and Justice, he discussed the development and revival of the Lobito Corridor with a high-level delegation from the American government.
Led by the Acting Special Coordinator of the United States PGI, and accompanied by the American Ambassador to Kinshasa, Ms. Lucy Tamlyn, the delegation highlighted the strategic importance of this rail corridor which crosses Zambia, Angola, and the DRC.
Discussions focused on joint projects aimed not only at revitalizing this infrastructure, but also at exploring opportunities in the mining and energy sectors. Ms. Helaina Matza, PGI representative, expressed the commitment of the United States to work with the DRC to advance this critical project.
"We are not only here to discuss the railway, but also to look at how mining and energy projects can be integrated into this development," she said.
The Coordinator of the Support and Monitoring Unit for Transport Corridor Programs and Activities, Mr. Roger Te-Biasu, added that the Congolese Government is called upon to submit flagship projects on which the United States could mobilize funding and establish strategic partnerships.
The Lobito Corridor, a vestige of the colonial era, is a key route for the export of Congolese minerals. While significant progress has been made in Zambia and Angola, the revival of this infrastructure in the DRC is now a priority to strengthen the country's economy.
Then, a series of other meetings will take place. Also during her brief stay in Kinshasa, capital of the DRC, Ms. Helaina Matza was able to meet the General Manager of Congolaise d'exploitation minière (COMINIERE SA), Mr. Célestin Kibeya Kabemba, in his office located on Uvira Avenue. With the distinguished guest of the Republic, the DG Célestin Kibeya Kabemba discussed with the Representative of Washington the mega Lithium project of Manono, located in the province of Tanganyika, in the South-East of the DRC.
At the end of this fruitful exchange, the Special Presidential Coordinator of the Partnership for Infrastructure and Global Investment received appropriate answers on what is currently happening in Manono, on the guarantee of security and the opening of shares to other foreign direct investors.
Mrs. Helaina Matza, Representative of the PGI, expressed the interest of the United States of America in the Manono Lithium deposit and the CEO of COMINIERE SA gave assurances to the Head of the American delegation on the availability of the necessary concession within the framework of the Lobito Corridor.
Ms. Helaina Matza, PGI representative, expressed the commitment of the United States of America to work with the DRC to advance this and other critical projects in the 3Ts [Tin (cassiterite), tungsten (wolframite) and tantalum (coltan) are minerals collectively referred to under this term].
After the DRC, the former member of the White House National Security Council, at the US State Department, Ms. Helaina Matza went to Tanzania to continue her journey.
Ashlee
Regular
Would be fair to say the USA would be a better proposition to China at least they are more inclined to follow or abide by the ICISD and ICC rulings.
Bin59
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August 23, 2024 logistafrica
The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Transport, Communication Routes and Opening Up, Jean-Pierre Bemba, accompanied by the Ministers of Infrastructure, Alexis Gisaro, and of Portfolio, Jean-Lucien Busa, as well as representatives of the Ministers of Finance, Planning and Justice, chaired an important meeting this morning in the large Council of Ministers room at the government hotel. The meeting focused on the development and revival of the Lobito Corridor railway with a significant delegation from the U.S. government’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI). The U.S. Government presented to the Congolese government the strategic importance of reviving and developing the Lobito Corridor and working together on related and other projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Accompanied by the U.S. Ambassador to Kinshasa, Lucy Tamlyn, the Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) stated that on behalf of the U.S. Government and President Joe Biden, her delegation is in the Democratic Republic of Congo to work towards the development of the Lobito Corridor.
Present at this meeting of capital and strategic importance, the Coordinator of the Support and Monitoring Unit for Transport Corridor Programs and Activities, Roger Te-Biasu, indicated that the Congolese Government, at the proposal of the U.S. Government, is called upon to present a project for which the United States, through PGI, will mobilize financial resources.
As a semi-landlocked country, the DRC is called upon to multiply exit routes for the export of the various minerals it produces. The Lobito Corridor, inherited from Belgian, Portuguese and English colonization, is a railway including 3 countries, namely; Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Zambia and Angola, the USA has made much progress in the work to revive this Corridor and now it’s the DRC’s turn, revealed Mr. Roger Te-Biasu.
On the Lobito Corridor, “the flagship project on the Congolese Government side remains the SNCC railway, whose section is 427 kilometers from Kolwezi to Dilolo, on the border with Angola. And this railway is not yet operational. It requires investment in rails, in locomotives, for it to be operational, to be easily connected to the one being done on the Angolan side. And so it’s up to the government to make the decision. Is it a public-private partnership? Is it a concession? Is it an equity participation?”
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“And so, they asked the government to propose one, two, three, four flagship projects on which, together, they can study to see what extent the U.S. government can mobilize funding and propose partnerships to carry out these projects within the framework of the development of the Lobito corridor.”
So Manono is obviously one of the projects being proposed by the DRC Government for investment by the US - sounds like we’ll be making a deal
Does seem odd doesn't it.
Presumably the Chinese would have the transport corridors stitched up (or would be working on it), now that they 'have' Manono.
That's what I thought too, until you look at ownership.
Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 39.6%
Zijin Mining 39.6% | Crystal River 0.8% | DRC Government 20%
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