U.S. Department of the Treasury

01/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/14/2026 11:20

Readout from Secretary Bessent’s meeting with Treasurer Jim Chalmers of Australia

WASHINGTON - On Monday, January 12, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Treasurer Jim Chalmers of Australia to discuss critical minerals opportunities, as well as mutual concerns of economic and national security interest.

Secretary Bessent lauded Australia's commitment to a strong, action-oriented partnership to create long-term secure critical minerals supply chains.

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