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The DRC suspends all lobbying contracts with American firms
In a press release published Monday, April 7, 2025, the spokesperson for the President of the Republic, Tina Salama, announced that the DRC is suspending, until further notice, all lobbying contracts, approaches, or proposals entered into or made between it and American entities, firms, or firms specializing in this field.
"In light of the mutually expressed desire to relaunch strategic partnerships between the two administrations, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's approach emphasizes the imperative of prioritizing direct exchanges with the new American administration, through official and authorized channels.
Consequently, it is immediately suspending, until further notice, all lobbying contracts, approaches, or proposals entered into or made between it and American entities, firms, or firms specializing in this field, including the contract with Earhart Turner LLC," the press release stated.
Tina Salama added that President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi welcomes the strong and lasting relationship of cooperation and friendship between the United States of America and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This decision comes a few days after the visit to Kinshasa of Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa to U.S. President Donald Trump.
On April 3, he mentioned a minerals agreement proposed by the DRC: "We have reviewed this proposal, and I am pleased to announce that the President and I have agreed on a path forward for its development. 
I look forward to working with President Félix Tshisekedi and his team to build a deeper relationship that benefits both the Congolese and American people.
We aim to stimulate U.S. private sector investment in the DRC, particularly in the mining sector, to contribute to the prosperity of both our countries."
He also emphasized that American companies are ready to establish operations in the DRC to stimulate local economies.
"We need a business-friendly environment to achieve this goal.
Rest assured, American companies operate with complete transparency and will stimulate local economies.
This involves multi-billion dollar investments, job creation, knowledge transfer, and infrastructure investments," he insisted.
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Tin prices up 4.13% per ton on international markets
"Tin prices are rising on international markets during the week of April 7-12, 2025.
It is trading at $36,312 compared to $34,872 the previous week, an increase of 4.13% per ton," it read.
According to the same source, only tantalum is stable, with the price per kilogram at $227 this week.
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