UK and US signed MoU on critical minerals on 4th February 2026; announcing a partnership to drive investment in critical minerals supply chains

The MoU between the UK and US on critical minerals signals a strategic partnership aimed at diversifying supply chains and reducing dependency on singular sources.

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UK and US signed MoU on critical minerals on 4th February 2026; announcing a partnership to drive investment in critical minerals supply chains

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Government is taking action to ensure no more than 60% of the UK’s supply of any one critical mineral is imported from any one country by 2035.

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This development is significant as it may lead to heightened investment in domestic production, impacting related sectors such as mining and renewable energy; it also indicates a broader shift towards securing resource sovereignty amid geopolitical tensions.

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