The governments of the U.S. and Abu Dhabi will commit $1.8 billion to mining and refining projects worldwide via the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on China by focusing on production-ready projects that deliver lithium, rare earths, copper and uranium to allied nations.

Source: Reuters

Key Findings:
– The consortium is backed by the U.S.’s International Development Finance Corporation and the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, targeting an eventual $5 billion fund.
– Focus is on near-term production rather than early exploration.
– The move underlines a strategic shift: securing minerals through partnerships aligned with national security and clean-energy goals.
– Projects span multiple continents and aim to build a resilient supply chain outside the Chinese sphere.

Expert Insight:
“We are absolutely committed to funding the supply chain to the extent necessary to secure end-stage product for customers and consumers.”
— Oskar Lewnowski, CEO of Orion Critical Mineral Consortium

EVSUD Mining Perspective:
At EVSUD Mining, we recognise the growing importance of strategic mineral investments that don’t just stop at extraction but extend into refining and supply chain control. Our roadmap emphasises global partnerships, resource diversification, and embedding sustainable practices from mine to market.