The United States of America and the Argentine Republic Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cooperation on Critical Minerals

Today, as part of the U.S.-Argentina Energy Security Dialogue, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Argentina on critical minerals. The signing ceremony took place in Buenos Aires on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting between Under Secretary Fernandez and Foreign Minister Mondino.

The MOU signifies the desire of our governments to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chains and to promote trade and investment in critical mineral resource exploration, extraction, processing, refining, recycling, and recovery. The Memorandum sets the direction for further collaboration in critical mineral resource sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security. By signing this Memorandum, the United States and Argentina advance our common interest in supporting the energy transition and deploying clean energy technologies.

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