DRC: Scrutiny Grows over DRC-US Minerals Deal, Even as Other African Nations Sign up

Feb 12, 2026 | Elodie Toto
Mongabay
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On Feb 4, the US hosted the Critical Minerals Ministerial, a summit bringing together delegations from more than 50 countries, including seven African countries, with the aim of securing access to the critical minerals used in everything from electric vehicles to semiconductors.