⚡ JUST IN: U.S. Develops Critical Minerals Pricing System, Engages 50+ Nations
The United States is developing a **new critical minerals pricing framework** and has begun talks with more than **50 countries** aimed at reducing global dependence on China-dominated supply chains.
• Creation of a transparent pricing benchmark for key minerals
• Diplomatic outreach to resource-rich nations across Africa, Latin America, Asia & Australia
• Strategic focus on lithium, rare earths, cobalt, nickel & graphite
China currently dominates global refining capacity for many critical minerals essential for:
⚡ EV batteries
💻 Semiconductors
🔋 Energy storage systems
🛡️ Defense technologies
A new U.S.-backed pricing mechanism could:
• Reduce price volatility
• Offer alternatives to Chinese-controlled exchanges
• Encourage Western-aligned processing & refining investment
• Potential boost to U.S., Australian & Canadian mining equities
• Increased geopolitical competition in Africa & South America
• Long-term restructuring of battery & semiconductor supply chains
U.S. Department of Energy announcements, bilateral mineral agreements, rare earth pricing shifts, and response from Beijing.
