Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025

The Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025 would formalize and expand U.S. government efforts to secure the supply of critical minerals through international cooperation. It defines what counts as a critical mineral, prioritizes domestic development and recycling, and aims to reduce reliance on adversarial countries (notably China, Russia, and Iran). The bill would authorize the United States to negotiate an international coalition focused on mining, processing, recycling, and advanced manufacturing tied to critical minerals, with market-based incentives and shared investment to build secure, resilient supply chains. It also creates a formal framework (the Minerals Security Partnership) led by the State Department to coordinate diplomacy, private sector engagement, information sharing, and joint projects, including a project database and a mechanism for cost-sharing and risk management. Additionally, the bill enshrines a role for the United States in the International Nickel Study Group and authorizes funding to support these efforts. In short, its aim is to blend diplomacy, private-sector collaboration, and incentives to secure a reliable, diverse, and responsible supply chain for critical minerals.