Washington Accords
The Great Mineral Pivot: U.S. and DRC Finalize ‘Washington Accords’ to Break China’s Battery Metal Monopoly
In a historic geopolitical shift that aims to redraw the map of the global energy transition, the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have finalized the "Washington Accords." This strategic mineral pact, cemented in early 2026, represents a bold maneuver by the U.S. to