Secretary Rubio holds a press availability on the Critical Minerals Ministerial

US Department of State Press Briefing · February 4, 2026

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Opening remarks and Ministerial launch

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Secretary Rubio opened the press session and announced that the Critical Minerals Ministerial is "off to a a great start," thanking partners and noting the event's purpose: creating reliable global supply chains for critical minerals.

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A U.S. Department of State press briefing at the Critical Minerals Ministerial where Secretary Rubio opened the meeting, announced the FORGE initiative launch and discussed U.S. domestic steps (permitting reform, a presidential strategic stockpile) and answered questions about Ukraine, New START, Iran, Argentina and Morocco.

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