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Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio is an American politician serving as the 72nd United States Secretary of State under President Donald Trump, having been confirmed to the position in January 2025. He is a member of the Republican Party and previously represented Florida in the United States Senate from 2011 to 2025. Born in Miami, Florida, in 1971 to Cuban immigrant parents, Rubio rose through Florida politics, serving as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives before his election to the Senate. As a senator, he sat on the Foreign Relations Committee and the Intelligence Committee, developing expertise in foreign policy, national security and Latin American affairs. Rubio is known for his hawkish stance on China, Iran and Cuba, and has been a vocal advocate for a robust American presence in global affairs. He ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, positioning himself as a foreign policy conservative. His appointment as Secretary of State signals a continuation of assertive American diplomacy, particularly regarding strategic competition with China and engagement with allies. Rubio's Cuban heritage and fluency in Spanish have shaped his focus on Western Hemisphere relations and his opposition to authoritarian regimes in Latin America. As the nation's top diplomat, he oversees US foreign policy, manages diplomatic relations and advises the president on international matters.

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Mine operator training
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration lauds US mine education support
12th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) has welcomed the Trump administration's announcement of about $3-billion in new domestic critical minerals mining investments, including more... 


An image of Pensana CEO Tim George
Pensana attends US Presidential briefing on rare earths supply
11th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior US State Department officials held a private briefing outlining the administration’s support for establishing... 


Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
US imposes new 25% tariffs on Brazil, expands exemptions list
17th July 2026 By: Reuters

The US will hit Brazil with new 25% duties on its furniture, ethanol, machinery, footwear, sugar and other goods such as pig iron and mining equipment, launching a new wave of tariffs that could... 


Critical minerals ore
Australia-India-Japan-US Quad unveil pact on critical minerals
26th May 2026 By: Reuters

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the US agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts covering critical minerals and energy security, as they sought to inject fresh... 


President Luis Abinader
Dominican Republic has over 150Mt tons of rare earth deposits, President says
2nd March 2026 By: Reuters

The Dominican Republic has identified rare earth deposits that could position the Caribbean nation as a significant future supplier of minerals critical to high-tech industries, President Luis... 


Mining billionaire Robert Friedland
Australian miner backed by Robert Friedland expects to supply US critical minerals stockpile, CEO says
4th February 2026 By: Reuters

An Australian scandium project backed by mining billionaire Richard Friedland is expected to contribute to the $12-billion US critical minerals stockpile, the company's CEO told Reuters on... 


FACTBOX: Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
FACTBOX: Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
14th January 2026 By: Reuters

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday after President Donald Trump recently stepped up threats to take... 


Ivanhoe Atlantic’s major shareholder is I-Pulse, a US company founded and chaired by Robert Friedland
US lawmaker raises concerns about miner Ivanhoe Atlantic's ties with China
10th December 2025 By: Reuters

US lawmaker John Moolenaar, the chair of the US House of Representatives' bipartisan select committee focused on China, on Thursday raised concerns about mining group Ivanhoe Atlantic's alleged... 


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Poland to join US-hosted G20 Summit as South Africa is shunned
4th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US is inviting Poland to the next Group of 20 Summit — and plans to shun South Africa — when President Donald Trump hosts the forum of the largest global economies in 2026, Secretary of State... 


An iron-ore mine in Liberia
Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Liberia has replaced its mining minister and top mining regulator, the office of President Joseph Boakai announced, as the West African nation and iron ore producer pursues talks with Washington on... 


Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Bolivia's election of centrist Rodrigo Paz is raising cautious hopes that a more market-friendly leader could pave the way for international investment in the country's ample lithium reserves after... 


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Rubio, Liberian minister discuss boosting US participation in Liberia's critical minerals sector
20th October 2025 By: Reuters

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed avenues for expanding US participation in Liberia's critical minerals sector in a meeting last week with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti,... 


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