In Goma, DRC, concerns arise as DRC delegates participate in the US Critical Minerals Ministerial to discuss mineral supply chain diversification and counter China’s dominance. Despite economic promises, locals fear continued exploitation by foreign investors, leading to poverty, child labor, and displacement. The US-DRC mining agreement raises worries of heightened instability, while the Lobito Corridor project’s potential displacement of thousands highlights the complex challenges facing the region’s mineral-rich areas. Western partners are urged to ensure equitable development in the face of growing geopolitical interests.
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