Deals sharpen South America’s critical minerals edge
Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a joint declaration on strategic minerals on Aug. 28, establishing a regional framework to promote responsible mining investment, technical cooperation and deeper integration across mineral supply chains. The agreement was reached during the first ministerial meeting on strategic minerals in Santiago. The initiative aims to position the region as a reliable strategic supplier of minerals needed for decarbonization, electromobility and artificial intelligence.
Why it matters: This regional coordination directly addresses the theme of critical minerals supply chains, as governments seek to secure strategic minerals for energy, technology and defence.