Russia and US negotiate joint projects on rare earth metals extraction

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman

There are no specifics here yet, but the interest is evident. The interest is mutual, because we're talking about mutually-beneficial projects

Peskov told reporters

Kirill Dmitrievsovereign wealth fund chief

Rare earth metals are an important area for cooperation, and, of course, we have begun discussions on various rare earth metals and (other) projects in Russia,

said Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund

I think we are making progress, step by step."

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