Congo Launches $100 Million US-Backed Mining Guard to Secure Sites
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the creation of a paramilitary mining guard to secure its mining sites and mineral supply chains. This initiative, backed by a $100 million budget from strategic partnerships with the United States and the United Arab Emirates, aims to curb smuggling and improve security in the sector. The Congo is a major producer of cobalt and copper, and the new mining guard will help protect these resources. The guard will be gradually deployed across the country's mining regions, with an initial contingent of 2,500 to 3,000 personnel expected to be operational by December 2026. 
