DFC | The U.S International Development Finance Corporation Board Approves New Investments, Bolstering Regional Stability, Economic Prosperity, and Critical Mineral Supply Chains

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Board of Directors today 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.

“Today’s approvals underscore DFC’s disciplined approach to advancing America’s strategic interests abroad grounded in financial sensibility,” said DFC CEO Ben Black. “Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated deal teams, DFC is proud to announce priority investments in Africa that strengthen essential energy and critical mineral supply chains. Through these projects, DFC continues to demonstrate that friendship and strength are built upon American prosperity.”

The Board approved transactions in Africa that will advance economic development, enhance energy resilience, and reinforce supply chains critical to American growth, security, and innovation. Due to confidentiality considerations, these transactions are not being identified at this time. As with all DFC approvals, these projects remain subject to additional steps prior to commitment and closing, including Congressional Notification.

DFC’s newly appointed CEO Ben Black was joined by DFC’s public and private sector board members. In advance of the board meeting, DFC held a public hearing to provide stakeholders the opportunity to share their views on the agency’s work.

The meeting follows DFC’s recently expanded authorities granted by Congress, which lifted geographic limitations in strategic sectors, increased the agency’s investment cap to $205 billion, strengthened DFC’s equity authorities and established a new revolving equity fund. These enhancements further position DFC as the premiere instrument of economic statecraft in support of the administration’s foreign policy agenda.

Please find more information on the DFC Board of Directors web page.

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The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), established in 2019 with bipartisan support under President Trump, is the international investment arm of the U.S. Government. DFC partners with the private sector to advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security by mobilizing private capital around the world. DFC invests across strategic sectors including critical minerals, modern infrastructure, and advanced technology — fostering economic development, supporting U.S. interests, and delivering returns to American taxpayers

Compliments of the United States International Development Finance Corporation