Chile announces it will launch negotiations with the US on rare earths and critical minerals

CryptocurrencySniper · 2026-03-13T09:02:55+00:00

Chile and the United States have signed a joint statement initiating consultations on rare earth and critical minerals, with the first meeting to be held within two weeks. The content includes discussions on new mineral supply projects and fund management, among other topics. Chile's new president Gabriel Boric has just been sworn in, drawing external attention to his policies.

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2026-03-13 09:02:55

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Santiago News: On the 12th, the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Chile has signed a joint statement with the United States to initiate consultations on rare earths and critical minerals.

Reuters quoted a statement from the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying that the first meeting of the relevant consultations will be held within the next two weeks. The discussions will include new projects to explore potential increases in mineral supplies for both countries, funding for mining projects, waste recycling management, and more.

The report stated that U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who participated in signing the relevant documents in Santiago, Chile, said that in strengthening the mineral supply chain, the U.S. and Chile “can do a lot,” and they will discuss how to cooperate.

Chile is the world’s largest copper producer and the second-largest lithium producer.

The day before announcing the start of mineral consultations with the U.S., Chile’s elected president, Gabriel Boric, was sworn in. He is considered the “most right-leaning president in 30 years” in Chile’s political scene, and international public opinion is paying close attention to his policy directions after taking office.

(Source: China News Service)

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