Russia and U.S. Set to Resume Rare Earth Metal Talks

Negotiations between Russia and the United States on rare earth metals projects are set to resume next week, according to Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. The talks, which follow earlier discussions reported by Izvestia, are expected to focus on potential cooperation agreements between American companies and Russian entities. Dmitriev confirmed that both countries will meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in mid-April for further discussion on issues beyond politics. Discussions are anticipated to cover a range of economic cooperation opportunities.