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  Efforts are underway to formalize the trade of critical minerals between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, following years of accusations and tensions rooted in illicit resource extraction. According to trusted sources cited by British news agency Reuters, tungsten, tantalum, and tin—collectively known as the "3Ts"—may soon be legally processed in Rwanda under a new peace and trade agreement mediated by the United States. This development comes amid persistent allegations by Kinshasa that Kigali has long been benefiting from illegally sourced minerals smuggled from its eastern provinces. The DRC government accuses Rwanda of both economic exploitation and direct military support to the M23 rebel movement, whose resurgence since January has significantly destabilized the region. A Conflict Fueled by Resources Kinshasa maintains that the looting of its mineral wealth is not merely an economic issue but a central driver of the ongoing armed conflict. Gov...