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US, EU, and Japan Form Strategic Partnership to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains

This partnership aims to enhance the resilience of critical mineral supply chains.
February 4, 2026 by
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10.37

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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    Global
  • Last Update
    2026-02-04
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (15)
Nickel (Class-1 battery grade)
Cobalt
Global Critical-Mineral Mining Companies
Lithium
Rare Earth Elements
Battery Recycling Technology Firms
Total impacts: 15 | Positive: 15 | Negative: 0
Event Overview

This partnership aims to enhance the resilience of critical mineral supply chains. It involves coordinated trade policies, support for mining and recycling projects, and potential measures like price floors. The collaboration underscores the importance of securing essential resources and reducing dependency on unstable markets.

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US, EU, and Japan Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chains
2026-02-05 01:27

The United States, the European Union, and Japan have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the resilience of critical mineral supply chains. The US and the EU plan to sign a memorandum of understanding within 30 days, which will outline support for projects related to mining, recycling, processing, and refining. The US is also in discussions with multiple countries to develop coordinated trade policies, including measures such as price floors. Additionally, the US and Mexico are in talks to establish consistent trade policies to address vulnerabilities in the critical mineral supply chain.

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