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"I look forward to working with President Félix Tshisekedi and his team to stimulate US private sector investment in the DRC, especially in the mining sector, with the shared goal contributing to the prosperity of our two countries," he added.
Kobold’s proposal to develop the Manono deposit, which it describes as “a large-scale, long-term lithium mine,” comes as the DRC faces legal disputes over the project.
Resolving these issues could help Kinshasa close its case with AVZ Minerals, which has led state-owned Cominière to pay 39.1 million in penalties.
Further boosting Kobold’s position are recent U.S. tariffs targeting various countries, including Indonesia and China, major players in the lithium battery supply chain.
Washington’s recent measures could see American investment in the DRC as global demand for lithium continue to rise.
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AVZ vs DRC @ ICSID - Final Countdown
Countdown to the ICSID tribunal of AVZ vs DRC (Congolese).
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