Learn how the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, launched by the US, Japan, India, and Australia, aims to secure vital mineral supply chains.

This years’ gabfest took place last weekend, and the resulting joint statement said the bloc is “deeply concerned about the abrupt constriction and future reliability of key supply chains, specifically for critical minerals.

Critical minerals, which include rare earth elements, are an important component of various cutting-edge hardware, ranging from semiconductors and electric vehicles to jet fighters.