U.S. officials could coordinate critical mineral projects with international partners

The State Department could coordinate international mineral projects through the Minerals Security Partnership. Support could cover mining, processing, and refining, including financing and shared project costs. Projects would prioritize U.S. and partner countries’ national and economic security interests. Officials would seek standards for environmental protection, social effects, and how projects are run that match U.S. law or international agreements approved by Congress. Financial support would depend on money Congress provides.

The President could negotiate an agreement to form an international critical mineral supply coalition. The agreement would cover mineral supplies and manufacturing that relies on those minerals. Forming the coalition would depend on reaching an agreement with international partners. Negotiating goals would include recommended protections for workers, nearby communities, and the environment, plus sharing information about mineral deposits.

Congress would authorize $75 million for the State Department to strengthen critical mineral supply security. The money could support activities under this bill. This authorization would allow Congress to provide money through a separate spending measure; it would not itself provide the money. The authorization would cover fiscal year 2026.

The President could accept membership terms and maintain U.S. membership in the International Nickel Study Group. Required payments could use money Congress provides for contributions to international organizations. The payment authority would apply to fiscal year 2026 and later years.