Islamabad, Nov. 1 -- A US delegation held talks with Pakistani officials to seek cooperation in minerals and mining as Washington races to secure mineral supply chains for American industry amid concerns over China's increasing control of rare-earth resources.

The US delegation, led by Critical Minerals Forum (CMF) chief Robert Louis Strayer II, along with US Charge d'Affaires Natalie Baker, met Minister for Finance & Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb and his team on Friday.

According to an official statement, the US delegation "discussed avenues of cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, strengthening supply-chain security, and encouraging responsible and sustainable investment in Pakistan's critical minerals landscape".

It said that ...