Congo tells Trump's US to turn privileged access to the world’s largest cobalt supply into real investment as $1.26 billion Lobito railway and Grand Inga dominate talks

Business Insider AfricaAyodeji Adegboyega · 6 November 2026 at 19:19

The Democratic Republic of Congo has challenged the United States to convert its privileged access to the country’s copper, cobalt and other critical minerals into completed investments that create jobs, electricity and local industries.
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