AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMining Pressure: Kolwezi’s copper and cobalt mines are expanding into neighborhoods, putting residents at risk of relocation as demand for critical minerals draws more investment. The DRC produces about 70% of the world’s cobalt. Minerals and Security: The UN warns that illicit mineral trade helps fund armed groups and is urging stronger tracking of supply chains. Former president Joseph Kabila’s new political-military coalition, which includes figures linked to M23, adds uncertainty around the mineral-rich east. Transport Links: Construction of a road-rail bridge between Kinshasa and Brazzaville is scheduled to start in June 2027, while a US$326,000 upgrade to Tshikapa’s airstrip has increased flights from one to three a week, improving access to a diamond-rich region. Energy Investment: President Félix Tshisekedi has set guidelines for the Grand Inga hydropower project, which is projected to generate up to 40,000 megawatts and millions of jobs; he said local communities’ interests must be protected.
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