智利和美国开始关于稀土和重要矿物合作的会谈,以减少对中国的依赖。 Chile and U.S. to begin talks on rare earths and critical minerals cooperation to reduce reliance on China.

智利和美国已同意开始关于合作生产和供应稀土和重要矿物的会谈,第一次会议将在两周内举行。 Chile and the United States have agreed to begin talks on collaborating in the production and supply of rare earths and critical minerals, with the first meeting set for within two weeks. 此举在智利新总统卡斯特(José Antonio Kast)就职时宣布, 旨在减少美国对中国对电动车辆、半导体和防御系统重要矿物的依赖。 The move, announced during the inauguration of Chile’s new president José Antonio Kast, aims to reduce U.S. reliance on China for minerals vital to electric vehicles, semiconductors, and defense systems. 智利是世界上最大的铜生产国和第二大锂生产国,被视为一个战略伙伴。 Chile, the world’s top copper producer and second-largest lithium producer, is seen as a strategic partner. 讨论将侧重于采矿、回收利用、融资和供应链复原力。 Discussions will focus on mining, recycling, financing, and supply chain resilience. 诸如Albemarle和EnergyX等美国公司预计将发挥关键作用。 U.S. companies like Albemarle and EnergyX are expected to play key roles. 该协议在智利引发了要求透明度的呼声, 反对派立法者要求更多有关协议条款的信息。 The agreement has sparked calls for transparency in Chile, where opposition lawmakers demand more information on the deal’s terms.