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00:02U.S. officials said companies are showing strong interest in mining assets in the
00:06Democratic Republic of Congo, including the rebel-held Rubaya area, according to Reuters.
00:12Congo submitted a list of assets earlier this year, including manganese, copper-cobalt,
00:17gold, and lithium projects. Rubaya, a major coltan mine, could provide access to tantalum
00:23used in capacitors, aerospace components, and nuclear technology.
00:28Congo included the Rubaya coltan mine, one of the world's richest tantalum deposits,
00:33in a bid to attract U.S. investment into conflict-hit eastern regions,
00:37controlled by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels, with officials confirming strong company interest
00:43and ongoing discussions. U.S. officials said any investment must align with a peace deal,
00:48while M23 criticized the partnership and claimed it could draw Washington into military involvement.
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