US flag . File photoWASHINGTON, Jun 14 The United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and a number of other allied countries have agreed to form a Partnership to Secure Mineral Supply Chains, the US Department of State announced Tuesday. participants, should «provide support for the supply chains of key minerals.» The initiative, which was also supported by the UK, Germany, Finland, France, Sweden, South Korea and the European Commission, was announced during the Toronto International Exploration and Mining Conference. so that countries can fully benefit economically from their geological activities,» the ministry said. The partnership is expected to «help stimulate public and private investment» while maintaining the highest environmental and other standards, Washington said. US invites Finland and Sweden to NATO summit
