"US Seeks to Secure Critical Mineral Supplies Amid Congo Chaos The United States is making a push to secure access to critical minerals, particularly cobalt and copper, which are found in large quantities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, the country's struggle with rebel groups vying for control of mineral-rich areas has created a volatile environment that threatens to disrupt global supplies. As the US looks to reduce its dependence on imports from countries like China, which currently dominates the cobalt market, securing access to these vital resources in the DRC has become a top priority. With the stakes high and the situation on the ground increasingly unstable, the US is navigating a complex web of politics and conflict to secure its mineral needs."
US hopes to secure access to critical minerals as DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of areas with reserves.
