Rumours has it Tshisekedi may even try to stabilise the business conditions further by pegging the exchange rate of the DRC Paper Bag directly to the US DollarIt is Unreal but now the Floodgates have Finally opened, Media outlets are Soaking it up
Putting the Spotlight firmly on Felix and the ( DRC ) Democratic Republic of Corruption
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Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of minerals deal
Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has met U.S. lawmaker Ronny Jackson to discuss fighting in the east of the country and opportunities for U.S. investment, Congo’s presidency said.
The meeting took place one week after Washington said it was open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo.
A Congolese lawmaker in February contacted U.S. officials to pitch a minerals-for-security deal.
A presidential statement described Jackson as a “special envoy” for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Tshisekedi faces an insurgency by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in east Congo and his government plans to send a delegation to peace talks in Angola on Tuesday.
Congo has vast reserves of cobalt, lithium and uranium among other minerals.
The government has not publicly detailed a proposal for a deal with the U.S., saying only that it was seeking diversified partnerships.
There was no direct mention of minerals in Sunday’s statement.
“We want to work so that American companies can come and invest and work in the DRC.
And to do that, we have to make sure that there is a peaceful environment,” Jackson was quoted as saying in the statement.
The long-running conflict in east Congo is rooted in the spillover into Congo of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and the struggle for control of Congo’s vast mineral resources.
It escalated significantly this year and M23 now controls east Congo’s two biggest cities.
Rwanda is accused of backing the Tutsi-led M23, which it denies.
Byron Cabrol, senior Africa analyst at Dragonfly, said last week it would be a struggle to entice U.S. mining companies to invest in Congo due to poor infrastructure, insecurity, corruption and the dominance of Chinese firms.
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AVZ Discussion 2022
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CRONULLA
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Hitch hikers guide to the galaxy
I hate easterAnybody have plans for Easter?
I was thinking I might buy Easter Eggs for the first time in a few years.
cruiser51
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I didn't realise paying bribes in US$ is legal.
However with a criminal in control the sky is the limit I assume.
On a different note it looks like Canada is considering cancelling their F35 orders and to get their planes from a more reliable supplier.
(Maybe Canada doesn't want to stand in line waiting for new planes behind Putin.)
I wish our PM would do the same and on top of that tell Trump to shove his submarines up his clacker.
It would make our trade imbalance with the US look a lot healthier.
you must be close to my age
You two are a couple of Hoopy Froods.
Mute22
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It's honestly one of our biggest roadblocks.
The individuals who are in charge of making decisions feelings have been hurt, they are happy to let the country suffer and pay the price as it will never affect them individually.
oxxa23
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i disagree... trump wants minerals, and he wants it now... not to mention a win for him over china if it happens... and would farkwit felix be talking with trump if he wasn't desperate... he's desperate alright... his life may well depend on it... if the rebels get their way. i think nothing will stop it if trump and felix both want it.
i'm not even sure china will disrupt this with felix and trump wanting it... trump wont be there just supporting against the rebels... he'll help felix rule (rightly or wrongly).
Mute22
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If you'd like to find out more about our lithium mine, you can read all about it here:
(Not for those with high blood pressure)
World-class Manono Lithium Mine in the DRC to be developed soon, Zijin Mining holds a 15% interest in the project-News-Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.
Zijin News – Her Excellency Antoinette N'Samba Kal
www.zijinmining.com
Zijin Mining to Lead Exploration and Development of Northeast of Manono Lithium Project in DR Congo-News-Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.
l Zijin has partnered with DRC’s COMINIERE on the
www.zijinmining.com
(Not for those with high blood pressure)
Everyone loves a winner.
Hodlandwin69
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M23 has just announced it has backed out of peace talks with the DRC that was meant to occur this coming Thursday. So Felix will be more desperate for USA to save them
Rediah
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oxxa23
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Yes, I meant rare earths and anything else Chinese currently have a monopoly on
Dijon101
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I'm 97you must be close to my age
I only say this as AVZ has aged me an extra 50 years in the last 3 years
Frank
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Frank
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Congo state entity hit with penalties in lithium dispute
An ICC tribunal has ordered a state-owned entity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to pay €39 million in penalties to an Australian mining company for breaching the orders of an emergency arbitrator in a dispute over a lithium project.
globalarbitrationreview.com
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Why does DRC want a Ukraine-like minerals deal with Trump, amid conflict?
The DRC appears to be angling for the US to deploy boots on the ground, in a bid to contain armed conflict.
Mute22
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Given Trump’s rhetoric, it seems highly unlikely that he would commit to deploying U.S. troops on the ground in an active combat role. As the self-proclaimed "America First" president who opposes foreign entanglements, he would not want to be seen as playing world police at the expense of American lives especially with 2 other messes ongoing the Amercian public wants to see resolved first.Why does DRC want a Ukraine-like minerals deal with Trump, amid conflict?
The DRC appears to be angling for the US to deploy boots on the ground, in a bid to contain armed conflict.aje.io
Ultimately, the key question is whether the support the U.S. may be willing to offer - training, logistics, weapons, aerial support, intelligence, etc.—will be sufficient for Felix, or whether he is expecting a more direct intervention, akin to the cavalry arriving to save the day.
Interestingly, the U.S. currently maintains no military bases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Frank
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Chinese Ambassador Calls for Denunciation of Illegal Mining and Reaffirms Beijing's Support for Kinshasa
The Chinese Ambassador to the DRC, Zhao Bin, reaffirmed his commitment to preserving his country's image and strengthening Sino-Congolese cooperation, already well established thanks to the joint efforts of Presidents Xi Jinping and Félix Tshisekedi.
At the inauguration of the Confucius Center at the University of Kinshasa on Monday, March 17, 2025, the Chinese diplomat called on Congolese citizens to report any illegal activities carried out by Chinese nationals in the mining sector.
"The Sino-Congolese cooperation model has set a good example in the world in terms of mutual assistance and co-development," he emphasized.
Zhao Bin emphasized that China firmly opposes any illegal mining in eastern DRC and assured that no legally registered Chinese companies operate there.
"I take this opportunity to reiterate that China firmly opposes illicit mining in any form in eastern Congo," he said.
He urged the Congolese population to report any suspicious activity.
"I urge you to monitor and, if you observe any illicit activities there, do not hesitate to report them to us.
I promise to address these cases promptly," he insisted.
mediacongo
The Chinese Ambassador to the DRC, Zhao Bin, reaffirmed his commitment to preserving his country's image and strengthening Sino-Congolese cooperation, already well established thanks to the joint efforts of Presidents Xi Jinping and Félix Tshisekedi.
At the inauguration of the Confucius Center at the University of Kinshasa on Monday, March 17, 2025, the Chinese diplomat called on Congolese citizens to report any illegal activities carried out by Chinese nationals in the mining sector.
"The Sino-Congolese cooperation model has set a good example in the world in terms of mutual assistance and co-development," he emphasized.
Zhao Bin emphasized that China firmly opposes any illegal mining in eastern DRC and assured that no legally registered Chinese companies operate there.
"I take this opportunity to reiterate that China firmly opposes illicit mining in any form in eastern Congo," he said.
He urged the Congolese population to report any suspicious activity.
"I urge you to monitor and, if you observe any illicit activities there, do not hesitate to report them to us.
I promise to address these cases promptly," he insisted.
mediacongo
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Geez ya fucking kidding Zhao aren't you?????Chinese Ambassador Calls for Denunciation of Illegal Mining and Reaffirms Beijing's Support for Kinshasa
The Chinese Ambassador to the DRC, Zhao Bin, reaffirmed his commitment to preserving his country's image and strengthening Sino-Congolese cooperation, already well established thanks to the joint efforts of Presidents Xi Jinping and Félix Tshisekedi.
At the inauguration of the Confucius Center at the University of Kinshasa on Monday, March 17, 2025, the Chinese diplomat called on Congolese citizens to report any illegal activities carried out by Chinese nationals in the mining sector.
"The Sino-Congolese cooperation model has set a good example in the world in terms of mutual assistance and co-development," he emphasized.
Zhao Bin emphasized that China firmly opposes any illegal mining in eastern DRC and assured that no legally registered Chinese companies operate there.
"I take this opportunity to reiterate that China firmly opposes illicit mining in any form in eastern Congo," he said.
He urged the Congolese population to report any suspicious activity.
"I urge you to monitor and, if you observe any illicit activities there, do not hesitate to report them to us.
I promise to address these cases promptly," he insisted.
mediacongo
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