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flag DRC deploys US-UAE funded mining guards to secure mineral operations.

flag The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a $100 million plan to deploy a paramilitary "Mining Guard" to secure its vital mineral operations. flag Funded by the U.S. and UAE, the force will initially field 2,500 to 3,000 personnel by December 2026, with plans to grow to over 20,000 across the country by 2028. flag The initiative aims to improve transparency and traceability in the sector, which is crucial for global supply chains and faces ongoing conflict in its eastern regions.

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