Argentina has joined Pax Silica, a US-led global association aimed at bolstering the supply chain of key minerals essential for artificial intelligence and semiconductor chip production. Foreign Minister Diana Mondino announced the partnership this Friday in Washington D.C. The initiative, originally launched under the Trump administration, seeks to counter China’s growing influence in the critical minerals sector. Pax Silica focuses on securing access to resources vital for technological advancements. Argentina’s participation signifies a strategic alignment with the US on resource security. This move is expected to foster collaboration in the exploration, extraction, and processing of these minerals. The partnership aims to diversify supply sources and reduce reliance on single nations for these crucial components.