By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-rubio-holds-news-conference-at-state-department-critical-minerals-summit Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Rubio holds news conference at State Department critical minerals summit World Feb 4, 2026 10:35 AM EST Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that every country has a role to play in a global initiative for critical minerals. Watch in our video player above. Speaking at a meeting of dozens of countries, Rubio proposed frameworks that will serve as "platforms for coordinating policies" to ensure countries can have abundant and affordable access to critical minerals. WATCH: Vance says U.S. wants to create critical minerals trading bloc to counter China "So we stand ready and intend to work with each country here today to find a specialized role that you can play," Rubio said, as he was hosting a ministerial meeting at the State Department with dozens of nations to build a bloc to rebuild global supply chains of the critical minerals without China. "Everyone here has a role to play, and that's why we're so grateful for you coming and being a part of this gathering that I hope will lead to not just more gatherings, but action." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that every country has a role to play in a global initiative for critical minerals. Watch in our video player above. Speaking at a meeting of dozens of countries, Rubio proposed frameworks that will serve as "platforms for coordinating policies" to ensure countries can have abundant and affordable access to critical minerals. WATCH: Vance says U.S. wants to create critical minerals trading bloc to counter China "So we stand ready and intend to work with each country here today to find a specialized role that you can play," Rubio said, as he was hosting a ministerial meeting at the State Department with dozens of nations to build a bloc to rebuild global supply chains of the critical minerals without China. "Everyone here has a role to play, and that's why we're so grateful for you coming and being a part of this gathering that I hope will lead to not just more gatherings, but action." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now