U.S. takes FORGE chair to advance critical minerals supply chains
Following South Korea's tenure, the United States takes over the chairmanship of the Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement, a coalition focused on building resilient critical minerals supply chains. The role places Washington at the center of coordination with partner nations as governments seek to diversify supplies tied to economic and national security.
Highlights
- United States assumes FORGE chairmanship from Republic of Korea to lead coalition focused on secure and resilient critical mineral supply chains.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio launched FORGE at the Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C., emphasizing coordinated public finance and diplomatic support.
- U.S. chairmanship prioritizes accelerating critical mineral projects with FORGE partners to strengthen national economic security and address global competition for strategic resources.
Chairmanship priorities and FORGE mandate
As reported by U.S. Department of State, the United States assumes the chair of FORGE after what it describes as a successful chairmanship by the Republic of Korea. The coalition brings together like-minded countries to establish secure, diversified and resilient supply chains for critical minerals.Secretary of State Marco Rubio launched FORGE at the Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The forum is designed to help partner nations discuss policy and advance high-impact critical minerals projects through public finance institutions and coordinated diplomatic support.
Implications for U.S. security and partner cooperation
During its chairmanship, the United States says it will continue efforts to safeguard national and economic security by working with FORGE partners to accelerate critical mineral projects. Those materials are positioned as essential to powering the economy and supporting broader security needs.The United States also says it looks forward to a productive tenure as chair and remains committed to working with partners to create secure supply chains for key critical minerals. The transition underscores continued government attention on strategic resource access amid wider competition over mineral processing and supply networks.
Our earlier article on the updated U.S. Russia sanctions legislation outlined a bipartisan effort in Washington to increase economic pressure on Moscow by targeting buyers of Russian oil and natural gas. We also noted signals of a tougher U.S. security posture toward supporting Ukraine, including discussion of allowing Kyiv to co-produce Patriot interceptor missiles.
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