According to those familiar with the Ebola situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the disease’s spread is beginning to have an impact on foreign investments, including in the minerals sector.
Discussions about a vital minerals cooperation between the DRC and the United States are being disrupted by travel restrictions and health concerns.
Attending meetings related to mining projects has become challenging for government officials, investors, and business delegations due to the outbreak's impact on travel into and out of the Central African country.
Several visits have been delayed because of quarantine regulations and worries about the virus's spread, a diplomat and consultants advising on U.S. investments told Reuters.
According to Congolese official data, the Ebola outbreak, which began in mid-May, has infected over 1,000 individuals and killed more than 750.
