The United States is now targeting mineral deposits in Africa as well

The United States is negotiating to invest billions of dollars in the mineral-rich Republic of the Congo, and has also declared its readiness to assist in the conflict raging in the east of the country. This was stated on Thursday by President Donald Trump's chief adviser on Africa during a visit to Kinshasa.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, rich in cobalt, lithium and uranium, among other things, is fighting with the Rwanda-backed rebels from the M23 group. This year, they captured most of the Congolese territory during the offensive, after which, the newspaper writes Profit.Ro Romanian mercenaries who fought there with government troops were ousted.

The United States, which shocked the world on Wednesday by announcing a 10% base duty on all imports, said last month that it was open to exploring a partnership with Congo on critical minerals after a Congolese senator contacted U.S. officials to present a mining deal in exchange. for safety.

"You have heard about the agreement on minerals. We have reviewed the Congo proposal, the President and I have agreed on further steps to develop it," said US Senior Adviser on Africa Massad Boulos on Thursday after meeting with Congo President Felix Chisekedi in Kinshasa.

However, no exact details have yet been made public. Minerals available in Congo and used in mobile phones and electric vehicles are currently being developed by China and its mining companies.

"Rest assured, American companies are acting transparently and will stimulate the local economy. This is a multibillion-dollar investment," he summed up.