ASM Chart Thread, page-10751

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Memo to Albanese/Chalmers/ Wong /Bowen/ Marles/Farrell

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American allies, like Australia and Canada, have established multibillion-dollar and multi-year funding to invest in rare-earth mining. The U.S. must adopt a similar approach, ensuring a steady and secure supply of these critical materials. The global landscape of rare earth mineral production and trade presents a complex web of diplomatic and economic challenges.

Navigating all this while building up its rare mineral reserve requires the U.S. to foster collaborative relationships and trade agreements to establish and enable a diversified and stable supply of these critical materials. The complexity of these international trade networks, coupled with environmental and ethical considerations in mining practices, adds layers of challenges that must be carefully managed. In this global context, the pursuit of rare earth mineral independence for the U.S. is not just a matter of domestic policy, but a complete strategy involving international diplomacy, trade negotiations, and sustainable global practices.