Episode 1746 • • 1:59:01 - 2:02:24
1746: Bedtime Hygiene
DR Congo Mineral Deal, Cobalt Reserves, China Competition
The Democratic Republic of Congo offers the Trump administration a deal for access to its massive cobalt and lithium reserves in exchange for diplomatic support against Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. While Congo holds the world's largest cobalt reserves, many mining sites are currently owned by Chinese companies. The U.S. State Department is reportedly considering the proposal seriously despite the country's reputation for corruption.