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Minerals: USA

Asked by Callum AndersonLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 27 February 2026UIN 115285

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what criteria his Department will use to determine priority projects under the UK–US critical minerals partnership.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The MoU will help unlock more high‑quality potential investment into UK mining, processing and recycling. Our bilateral coordination will align with priorities set out in UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy with a view to boosting local growth and developing UK capabilities.

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