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Uncertainty over the Mining Guard's funding and operational capacity could disrupt cobalt supply from DR Congo, affecting prices.
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The United States has denied providing funding for the Democratic Republic of Congo's new $100 million paramilitary Mining Guard. This contradicts earlier reports that the US and the United Arab Emirates were backing the unit designed to protect critical mineral sites. The dispute raises questions about the Mining Guard's financial support and its impact on securing minerals vital to global technology and energy supply chains.