Usual corporate BS.
'KoBold Metals is using modern technology and artificial intelligence to find and develop critical minerals needed for electric cars and green energy.'US wants revised terms on Ukraine minerals deal, FT reports
The Trump administration is looking to renegotiate its proposed minerals deal with Ukraine which, if agreed on, would grant the US expanded access to the Eastern European resources, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
The FT has learned, citing Ukrainian officials, that Washington wants to broaden the terms of the deal to include other assets, most notably a nuclear power plant that is currently under Russian control. It is also looking to add more specific provisions on American ownership of a joint investment fund.
These changes would, the sources said, essentially require a renegotiation of the unsigned minerals that fell apart last month.
The FT report comes a day after US President Donald Trump said that a minerals deal will be signed “shortly” following his talks this week with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
The pledge was made following his signing of an executive order to increase US production of critical minerals.
In addition to Ukraine, Trump said that his government is also looking at rare earths and minerals in other countries.
mining.com
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Game Over for Kagame: KoBold Metals and Bill Gates Move to Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is finally receiving the attention and respect it deserves.
A powerful U.S. company called KoBold Metals, supported by billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is now preparing to invest in Congo’s rich lithium resources.
This move could bring huge change to the country and marks a major shift in global interest, away from Rwanda and into Congo, where the real value lies.
For years, Rwanda under Paul Kagame has been accused of stealing Congo’s natural resources, especially from the east of the country.
While the world turned a blind eye, Kagame’s regime continued to support rebel groups that caused violence in Congo, all to gain control of valuable minerals like cobalt and gold.
Rwanda’s so-called “success story” was built on Congo’s stolen wealth, but now the tide is turning.
Today, the world is seeing the truth, and Bill Gates, once close to Kagame, is moving his support to Congo.
This is not just business; this is justice.
KoBold Metals is using modern technology and artificial intelligence to find and develop critical minerals needed for electric cars and green energy.
Lithium is one of these minerals, and Congo’s Manono project holds one of the largest hard rock lithium deposits in the world.
KoBold wants to help develop it fairly, legally, and in partnership with the Congolese people.
In a letter to President Félix Tshisekedi, KoBold said the Manono area "has the potential to become a large-scale, long-lived lithium mine."
This is not a small promise.
This is a serious opportunity for Congo to grow its economy, create jobs, and become a global leader in clean energy minerals.
What is Lithium?
Lithium is a special metal used to make rechargeable batteries, like the ones in electric cars, smartphones, and solar power systems.
As the world moves to clean energy, lithium is becoming one of the most important resources on Earth.
That’s why countries and companies are racing to secure it.
Congo’s lithium, especially from the Manono project, could power the future of green energy worldwide
While Congo is working hard to attract honest investment, a legal fight between Australian company AVZ Minerals and Chinese firm Zijin has slowed progress.
Years ago, Congo canceled AVZ’s license and gave part of the land to China’s Zijin.
But now, with support from the U.S. and KoBold Metals, Congo has a chance to move forward with trusted partners, not those who want to take without giving back.
Even more powerful is what this shift means for geopolitics in Africa.
The United States, through companies like KoBold, is showing it wants to support real partnerships with Congo, not just benefit from its resources.
This could help weaken Rwanda’s unfair influence, which has caused too much damage already.
Let’s not forget: Congo holds the world’s biggest supply of cobalt, the second-largest supply of copper, and large amounts of lithium, tin, and gold.
These are not just rocks but they are the future of the world’s energy, and Congo owns them.
www.xtrafrica.com
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AVZ visits US, billionaire-backed KoBold now wants Manono
Messy ownership struggle for huge hard rock lithium deposit takes another turn
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So the intelligence is examining core samples.
The artificial is doing it without permission.
These guys are not our mates. If they were, then they would have arrived on the scene long before the fat lady was clearing her throat.
They are potential business partners / purchasers.
That is all.
AVZ did the hard yards - AVZ gets the cream.
We're in the box seat. Don't forget.
There will be a few more claiming to be Brian.
I can see Nige with his gavel.
Jens. Hmmmm!
I was bagging that chancer years ago.
He adds 2 + 2 + some unknowns and guesses that the answer is 5.
He knows that he won't be wide of the mark - close enough to call a near-miss. Like a few others on SM.
It's always a dynamic situation, so he's never 'wrong'.
Been doing it for ever.
BTW
When peple are shouting 50c, 78c $1 and other ridiculous amounts, I suspect that is the amount that they need to pay off their mortgage, retire, transition or whatever.
It would be based on their needs and not grounded in reality.
Everyone has an agenda. Including me.
Mine is ££££++++
£12
Stay strong and be patient.
Long way to go, me thinks.
