Geopolitics & Trade · 3 hours ago G7 agrees critical minerals steps to diversify supply chains and coordinate stockpiles
G7 leaders said they will coordinate efforts to reduce dependence on a single external supplier of critical minerals, including support for mining, processing and recycling projects, harmonized traceability pilots for lithium and nickel, expanded stockpiling, and an IEA-backed mechanism to share data and early warnings on market stress.