US holds talks with Kinshasa on developing the DR Congo's mineral resources | Africanews (2025-04-04)

https://www.africanews.com/2025/04/04/us-holds-talks-with-kinshasa-on-developing-the-dr-congos-mineral-resources/
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"An official in US President Donald Trump’s administration says it is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo about developing its mineral resources.

"Without providing any further details, his senior advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, said the potential deal could involve 'multibillion-dollar investments'.

"Boulos met with #DRC President , Felix Tshisekedi, in Kinshasa on Thursday amid speculation of a possible minerals-for-security deal."

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This is the same guy. It’s clear now why he wanted staff in the office all day. To do his personal bidding. What a wanker. #ChrisEllison #MineralResources #TheGuardian
1) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/04/chris-ellison-mineral-resources-boss-exit-step-down-ntwnfb
“This included: directing company employees to work on his boat and properties, directing a company employee to manage his personal finances; and using the company to procure goods and services for his private use.”

2) A few months back he was suggesting employees should kept captive in the office, because the industry can’t afford having staff work from home. Turns out he is what the industry can’t afford.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/29/australian-billionaire-boss-coffee-breaks-office-chris-ellison-perth-mineral-resources