On March 13, 2026, the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it had signed a joint statement with the United States on cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths, and initiated relevant consultations, with the first meeting to be held within the next two weeks. Rare earths are widely used in areas such as electric vehicles and semiconductors. As the world's largest copper producer and the second-largest lithium producer, Chile will explore strengthening supply chain cooperation with the United States.
