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Cobalt, Copper, and Ethical Supply Chains: The Strategic Imperative of Artisanal Mining Formalization

Lead Briefing

Critical Minerals & ESG Governance•7 min read•AUGUST 2026

Cobalt, Copper, and Ethical Supply Chains: The Strategic Imperative of Artisanal Mining Formalization

How the integration of artisanal mining cooperatives into transparent, audited Western supply chains is establishing a world-class model for ethical mineral sourcing in the DRC.

Junior BompetiFounder & President, U.S.-Congo Business Chamber

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Recent Executive Briefings & Press Releases

The Lobito Corridor: How a $753M U.S.-Backed Rail Megaproject Is Redefining Central African Trade

Infrastructure & Global Logistics

JULY 2026•7 min read

The Lobito Corridor: How a $753M U.S.-Backed Rail Megaproject Is Redefining Central African Trade

With a $553 million senior loan from the U.S. DFC and strategic backing from the Partnership for Global Infrastructure, the Lobito Atlantic Railway connects the DRC’s mineral heartland directly to the Atlantic Ocean.

Junior BompetiRead Briefing

The Historic U.S.-DRC Strategic Partnership: A New Era for Mining, Capital, and Sovereign Security

Geopolitics & Bilateral Treaties

DECEMBER 2025•8 min read

The Historic U.S.-DRC Strategic Partnership: A New Era for Mining, Capital, and Sovereign Security

An in-depth analysis of the landmark Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between the United States and the DRC, establishing the Strategic Asset Reserve, the Joint Steering Committee, and binding protections for American direct investment.

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