Key facts
- The U.S. has taken over the chairmanship of the FORGE critical minerals coalition from South Korea.
- FORGE is a coalition of like-minded nations working to establish secure, diversified, and resilient critical mineral supply chains.
- The initiative was launched by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in February.
- The U.S. aims to accelerate critical mineral projects that support its economy and security.
- South Korea previously chaired the Minerals Security Partnership, a precursor to FORGE.
The United States has taken over the chairmanship of the Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE), a coalition dedicated to critical mineral supply chains, following South Korea's successful tenure. The State Department announced the transition, highlighting the U.S. commitment to fostering secure, diversified, and resilient supply chains for these vital resources.
FORGE was launched by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in February amidst global efforts to counter China's significant influence over critical mineral supplies. The coalition brings together like-minded nations to collaborate on strengthening and diversifying these supply chains, which are crucial for economic and national security.
During its chairmanship, the U.S. intends to champion initiatives aimed at accelerating critical mineral projects. The State Department emphasized the U.S. commitment to working with partners to create secure supply chains for key critical minerals. South Korea had previously chaired the Minerals Security Partnership, a precursor to the FORGE initiative.