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DFC Board Approves New Investments

DFC CEO Ben Black was joined today by public and private sector board members as DFC’s Board of Directors approved new strategic investments to strengthen U.S. critical mineral supply chains, bolster energy security, and reinforce sovereignty and stability among key allies and partners. The transactions reflect DFC’s continued use of private capital as a core instrument of American economic statecraft.

DFC Works to Boost Partnership in Kazakhstan's Mining Sector

DFC CEO Ben Black met with Kazakhstan President Tokayev to discuss opportunities to invest in mining, transportation, 
and infrastructure.

DFC Lays the Foundation for 
Investment Partnership with Uzbekistan

DFC CEO Ben Black joined a delegation to announce a historic collaboration with the Government of Uzbekistan to strengthen supply chains and expand investments in the Trans-Caspian region.

DFC Highlights Critical Minerals Investments at State Department Ministerial

DFC reiterated its commitment to working closely with the White House, interagency partners, and Congress to ensure access to the critical minerals vital to U.S. strategic interests and economic prosperity.

Advancing the U.S.-Ukraine Critical Minerals Partnership

“We are screening and reviewing 50-plus projects,” DFC Head of Investments Conor Coleman said of the progress in implementing the 
U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. Coleman spoke at a fireside chat with Ukraine Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna.

DFC Hosts DRC President Felix Tshisekedi

DFC joined colleagues from the Department of War and the Export-Import Bank to discuss increased economic cooperation to advance the strategic interests and prosperity of both countries.

DFC in the News

The government agency relying on Wall Street to go up against China's soft power | NY Post

Senior DFC official details agency's plans, new vision | Devex

US-Ukraine fund launches portal for potential investment projects | Reuters 

US agency, consortium sign $553 million loan for Angola railway revamp | Reuters 

Congo to ship copper to Saudi Arabia, UAE via U.S.-Backed Venture | Bloomberg  



Brazil’s Only Rare Earth Producer Offers US Stake Option for Loan Deal | Bloomberg 

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