Top Diplomats to Head to Washington for Critical Minerals Summit Foreign and resources ministers from around the world are meeting in Washington for a critical minerals supply chain summit. The goal is to diversify supply chains and lessen dependence on China. This meeting is considered vital for America’s economic and national security, technological leadership, and energy future.

• Global leaders are convening in Washington for a meeting on critical minerals supply chains.
• The meeting aims to diversify supply chains and reduce dependence on China.
• The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is convening the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on Feb. 4.
• Strengthening critical mineral supply chains with international partners is crucial for U.S. economic and national security, technological leadership, and a resilient energy future.