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Chile & US Forge Mining and Security Pacts
20 Apr
Summary
- Chile and the United States will sign mining and security agreements on Monday.
- Officials from both nations will attend a signing ceremony in Santiago.
- Discussions began last month on rare earths and critical minerals cooperation.
Chile and the United States are scheduled to sign significant bilateral agreements on Monday, April 20, 2026, focusing on mining and security cooperation. A formal signing ceremony will take place in Santiago, with Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna and U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno among the dignitaries present.
These agreements build upon discussions that commenced last month concerning rare earths and other critical minerals. The focus of these talks has been to coordinate public and private financing for mining projects, develop strategies for mineral recycling from scrap, and explore new mining opportunities. The initiative aims to strengthen mineral supplies for both Chile and the United States.
