DRC mining | US company secures exploration permits

U.S. mineral company KoBold Metals has secured seven exploration permits in the Democratic Republic of Congo to search for lithium, tin, coltan and rare earths.

Last year, the United States signed a deal with the DRC allowing American firms access to the country's minerals in exchange for supporting efforts to restore peace between the DRC and Rwanda.

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