Kamituga Mining, a mining company based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has awarded US firm GreenMet a one-year mandate worth $1 million. The aim is to strengthen the company’s relations with the United States government and help revive the strategic partnership between Kinshasa and Washington, particularly in trade, security and industrial projects.
Effective September 30, 2026, the contract provides for twelve monthly payments of $83,333.37. GreenMet is to organize meetings with federal officials, prepare talking points and support exchanges between the two parties. The mandate concerns representation and economic diplomacy: it is neither an investment in a mine nor project financing.
Direct access to US decision-makers
GreenMet intends to present Kamituga Mining’s priorities at the highest levels of the US federal administration. The firm will facilitate contacts, structure messages and open channels for dialogue on cooperation opportunities. The contract refers to the aim of “restoring a strategic partnership” between the DRC and the United States, drawing on commercial and industrial prospects.
This initiative illustrates Washington’s growing importance in competition over strategic minerals. The DRC has substantial mineral resources and occupies a central position in several global supply chains. For Congolese companies, direct dialogue with US authorities can help communicate their projects, capabilities and the conditions needed for development.
A presence in Washington does not, however, guarantee access to financing or contracts. Benefits will depend on Kamituga Mining’s ability to turn meetings into technical exchanges, industrial partnerships and concrete commercial decisions. The advisory firm can open doors and organize dialogue; the projects themselves must then demonstrate their viability, compliance and contribution to the Congolese economy.
A mandate led by Drew Horn
GreenMet founder and Chief Executive Drew Horn will lead the effort. His background includes service in the US armed forces, notably Army Special Forces and the Marine Corps, as well as roles in the first Trump administration, the Pentagon, the Department of Energy and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
This experience can facilitate an understanding of security and economic policy priorities in Washington. It does not replace the substantive work needed to present specific mining projects, infrastructure needs, governance mechanisms and expected benefits for local communities. The quality of information shared with public officials will be decisive in establishing the initiative’s credibility.
The contract provides for twelve months of support, with fixed monthly payments. It specifies that no international travel is planned or agreed at this stage, unless subsequently agreed in writing by the parties. This provision underlines that the mandate is designed around representation and coordination work, mainly from Washington.
Economic diplomacy in support of local value
For the DRC, the ability to attract international partners increasingly depends on clear rules, investment security and prospects for creating more value locally. Minerals can support infrastructure, skilled jobs and processing activities, provided projects advance with verifiable commitments on local content, transparency and environmental management.
Dialogue with the United States could allow Kamituga Mining to present its ambitions as the two countries seek to deepen economic relations. The areas mentioned in the mandate—trade, security and industrial initiatives—cover priorities broader than mining alone. Cooperation can take several forms, from exchanging expertise and accessing suppliers to examining commercial partnerships. However, no specific transaction is announced in the contract.
This distinction matters in measuring results. The $1 million pays for advisory and government relations services; it must not be confused with mining investment. Useful indicators will be meetings actually organized, technical dossiers examined, partners identified and, ultimately, decisions capable of generating economic activity in the DRC.
Results to assess beyond announcements
The mandate gives Kamituga Mining a tool to strengthen its visibility among US decision-makers and participate in an evolving bilateral dialogue. It is a positioning step, not the conclusion of a public or commercial partnership. Its value will be measured by the ability of exchanges to generate sound projects, industrial commitments and local benefits.
For this initiative to contribute to the Congolese sector’s development, proposals must include precise information on the assets concerned, schedules, financing requirements and expected benefits. Transparent dialogue and coherent projects will strengthen partners’ confidence. By combining representation in Washington with operational preparation in the DRC, Kamituga Mining will seek to turn an advisory mandate into lasting economic opportunities.