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Reuters
US progress to secure DRC strategic minerals slowed by conflict, contested licences and compliance demands
The U.S. has made measurable progress prising strategic minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo from Chinese influence, but diplomats and industry officials say ongoing conflict, contested mining licences and stringent U.S. compliance demands are delaying commercial agreements and slowing Washington’s push into a region China still dominates.
