The DRC seeks to offer key minerals to the U.S., but rebel forces and China largely control access to these vital rare earth ...

Since gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen recurrent armed conflict, ...

The United States has historically underinvested in commercial diplomacy in the DRC, while China has established control over key mines through state-backed financing and infrastructure-for-resources ...

THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States have entered into talks over access to the rich mineral resources in the African country in return for security support, it was reported ...

Escalating conflict and the loss of livelihoods continue to drive families deeper into desperation. Surging inflation, ...

Alphamin took the step to close the Bisie tin mine due to unrest in the DRC’s North Kivu Province, saying: “This decision was made after insurgent militant groups have recently advanced ...

Left to right: DRC Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba ... This province, rich in mining resources, benefited from the support of the Haut-Katanga Mining Union and the Belgian military presence.