KoBold Makes Offer for Congo Lithium as Country Courts US, page-2026

"The Yanks" and KoBold don't want a drawn out court case either, as it means they would have missed a rare opportunity to secure their much sought after strategic minerals supply.

The DRC don't want a drawn out court case either, as it means the peace/minerals deal is off.

So rather than "the Yanks" having the upper hand, it seems to me that the stage is set for fair negotiations, where all parties can emerge with a beneficial outcome.