Chile and the United States have signed two agreements focused on enhancing cooperation and investment in critical minerals, as well as strengthening efforts to combat transnational organized crime.

China exported 13% more rare-earth products in November compared with the previous month, signaling that a more relaxed export regime is boosting the flow of critical minerals used in electric vehicles, weapons, and high-tech manufacturing.

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) on Thursday ratified the strategic minerals deal signed between Kyiv and Washington.

By Asif Aydinly

On April 30, 2025, an event took place that, in another era, would have been deemed historic. The United States and Ukraine signed an agreement on the joint management of revenues from the sale of Ukrainian natural resources. Stripped of ceremonial phrases and diplomatic formalities, this is not just a partnership—it is a sophisticated mechanism to rewrite control over Eastern Europe’s raw materials under the banner of “reconstruction.” A subtle, distinctly American approach: no battles, no tanks—just signatures and investment funds.

Ukrainian officials say Kyiv is ready to sign a much anticipated mineral resources deal with the US on Wednesday.

Ukraine's government has announced the signing of the outline of a minerals deal between Kyiv and Washington.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said Kyiv has officially received a new draft agreement from the US on a critical minerals deal, saying it significantly differs from the proposed framework earlier.