Japan seeks G7 agreement on a shared critical minerals reserve to bolster supply chain securityExecutive summary: Japan will propose a common reserve of critical minerals at the upcoming G7 summit in France. The proposal aims to reduce reliance on single sources and mitigate supply risks for minerals essential to clean-energy technologies. Japanese government, G7 member nations, and participating international institutions. Discussion and possible agreement at the summit, followed by coordinated policy actions among participants.Japan announced its intention to propose a joint critical minerals reserve during the forthcoming G7 summit in Évian. The move reflects growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities for minerals essential to modern technologies. If adopted, the initiative could lead to coordinated policy responses among the G7 nations. The proposal is expected to be discussed on 13‑15 June 2026.Connected developmentsChina's monopoly on rare earthsOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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