G7 considers permanent unit for critical mineral supplies
G7 nations are discussing a permanent unit to coordinate critical mineral strategies and reduce dependence on China. The body would manage long-term supply goals.
The G7 nations are negotiating the creation of a permanent secretariat to secure critical mineral supplies and maintain policy momentum across rotating presidencies. This initiative targets the production dominance of China over materials essential for defense and energy transitions. For investors, the move signals a structural shift toward long-term state intervention in global commodity supply chains.
### Securing Mineral Autonomy from Beijing The proposed secretariat aims to coordinate efforts to increase supplies of lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. Five people familiar with the discussions said the unit would ensure that critical mineral initiatives survive beyond the one-year terms of G7 leaders. The United States and the European Union recently agreed to deepen coordination on these materials to reduce external dependencies.
