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EU Launches Critical Minerals Platform Amid US Coordination Efforts

4/13/2026

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The European Union launched a critical minerals section of its energy procurement platform on April 13, 2026.
It is part of the RESourceEU strategy to strengthen domestic supply chains.
The European Union and United States near an agreement to coordinate critical minerals production, potentially incentivizing non-Chinese suppliers.
The arrangement signals a shared commitment to independent mineral supply chains, given China controls up to 90% of the sector.

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Story summary

The European Union launched a critical minerals section of its energy procurement platform on April 13, 2026.
It is part of the RESourceEU strategy to strengthen domestic supply chains.
The European Union and United States near an agreement to coordinate critical minerals production, potentially incentivizing non-Chinese suppliers.
The arrangement signals a shared commitment to independent mineral supply chains, given China controls up to 90% of the sector.