Critical Minerals Ministerial 2026: Key Insights and Importance

Notice to the Press

February 2, 2026

On February 4, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. The United States will welcome delegations from to advance collective efforts to strengthen and diversify critical minerals supply chains. This historic gathering will create momentum for collaboration to secure these critical components vital to technological innovation, economic strength, and national security.

Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Senior Director for Global Supply Chains David Copley, and Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will deliver opening remarks beginning at 9:00 a.m., with coverage provided by the pooled press. At 10:15 a.m., Secretary Rubio will host a press availability, open to ministerial credential holders. At 11:50 a.m., Secretary Rubio and visiting heads of delegation will participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial family photo, open to ministerial credential holders.

Please note that the press registration for the ministerial has now closed.

The remarks, press availability, and family photo will be livestreamed on the Department homepage and the Department YouTube channel.

Please email summitmedia@state.gov with logistical media inquiries.

For more information, please contact State Department Office of Press Relations.