US EditionJaishankar Heads to US for Talks on ‘Strategic Cooperation in Critical Minerals’
Jaishankar joins global ministers to enhance supply chain resilience for critical minerals vital to technology and defense, with 100% US reliance on imports for 12 key minerals.
- On Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting the United States to attend the U.S.-hosted Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, D.C., convened by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio from February 2 to February 4, 2026.
- The U.S.-hosted ministerial aims to diversify supply chains and reduce vulnerabilities, with India exploring joining Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative, to bolster secure critical mineral supplies.
- Gallium's short shelf-life and industry analysis show side-stream recovery plants could yield up to 40 tonnes annually, with Australian alumina refineries offering rapid scale-up potential; China produces around 98 per cent of global gallium and has banned its sale to the US.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold bilateral talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and meet U.S. lawmakers and senior officials to discuss a proposed trade deal, signaling efforts to keep strategic dialogue alive.
- Policy discussions range from floor-price proposals to tariffs as the US considers allies debating tools amid Congress constraints, with the US potentially ruling out floor prices, officials say.
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Top Diplomats to Head to Washington for Critical Minerals Summit
Foreign and resources ministers from across the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and beyond are converging on Washington this week for a strategic meeting on critical minerals supply chains, as the United States pushes to deepen cooperation with allies and partners. The inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial, convened by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Feb. 4, will bring together officials to discuss ways to diversify supply chains and reduce strat…
EAM Jaishankar to Attend Critical Minerals Ministerial in US from February 2-4
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit the US from 2-4 February for the Critical Minerals Ministerial led by Marco Rubio, focusing on supply chains and clean energy. The visit comes amid wider India-US engagement on critical minerals and defence cooperation. World News | EAM Jaishankar to Attend Critical Minerals Ministerial in US from February 2-4.
Jaishankar heads to US for talks on ‘strategic cooperation in critical minerals’
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar heads to Washington to attend a high-stakes Critical Minerals Ministerial and hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The visit comes amidst unresolved trade negotiations, tariff tensions, and a renewed push to deepen India-US strategic and economic ties
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