WorldMay 26, 2026, 8:22 AM

Quad Nations Agree to Boost Critical Energy and Mineral Supply Chains

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 19 that the Quad group—comprising the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India—has agreed to launch initiatives to ensure stable supplies of energy and critical materials. The initiatives focus on sustainable supply chains, critical mineral cooperation, and alternative energy development amid rising geopolitical competition in the Indo-Pacific.

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On May 19, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Quad group, consisting of the United States, Japan, Australia, and India, has agreed to establish initiatives to ensure stable supplies of energy and critical materials.

The statement came as Quad member nations deepen cooperation to reduce reliance on existing supply chains, particularly in the energy and critical minerals sectors essential for high-tech manufacturing.

Secretary Rubio emphasized that the new initiatives will focus on building sustainable supply chains, fostering collaboration in the extraction and processing of critical minerals, and developing alternative energy sources.

The move is part of the Quad's broader effort to strengthen economic and energy security in the Indo-Pacific region, where member states prioritize supply chain stability amid rising geopolitical competition.