Belgium's AfricaMuseum denied American mining company KoBold Metals access to colonial-era Congo archives containing geological surveys and maps, citing lack of contractual relationship, amid competition for strategic minerals critical to artificial intelligence technology development.
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Benjamin Katabuka
Person · Director · DRC · 9 dispatches indexed · last seen May 12, 2026
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Why colonial-era Congo archives in Belgium are caught in a standoff over strategic mineralsLe Monde.fr · Apr 22
Critical Tech & Minerals
KoBold launches massive lithium exploration drive in DRCKoBold Metals launched its largest lithium exploration campaign across 30,000 km² in the Democratic Republic of Congo, investing over $50 million through 2027 to unlock critical minerals in one of the world's most underexplored regions.
Mining Review Africa · Apr 16
Critical Tech & Minerals
KoBold launches massive lithium exploration drive in DRCKoBold Metals launched a $50 million lithium exploration campaign across 30,000 km² in the Democratic Republic of Congo, utilizing AI and advanced surveying to unlock critical minerals in one of the world's most underexplored regions.
Mining Review Africa · Apr 16
