In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework been discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, listed by date and attendees since May 1, 2026?

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) advised that officials discussed the proposed critical minerals framework at meetings with US Embassy counterparts on: 20 July 2026 attended by: - Lead Adviser, Americas Division, MFAT; - Speical Adviser, Economic Division. MFAT; - Senior Policy Officer, Economic Division, MFAT; - Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy; - Political and Economic Officer, US Embassy. 24 July 2026, attended by: - Unit Manager, Americas Division, MFAT; - Special Adviser, Economic Division, MFAT; - Senior Policy Officer, Trade Law Unit - Legal Division, MFAT; - Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy. 10 August 2026, attended by: - Lead Adviser, Americas Division, MFAT; - Special Adviser, Economic Division, MFAT; - Senior Policy Officer, Trade Law Unit - Legal Division, MFAT; - Senior Policy Officer, Economic Division, MFAT; - Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy; - Acting Political-Economic Counselor, US Embassy. 11 August 2026, attended by - Lead Adviser, Americas Division, MFAT; - Special Adviser, Economic Division, MFAT; - Senior Policy Officer, Trade Law Unit - Ledal Division, MFAT; - Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy. 18 August 2026, attended by: - Lead Adviser, Americas Division, MFAT; - Special Adviser, Economic Division, MFAT; - Senior Policy Officer, Trade Law Unit - Ledal Division, MFAT; - Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy; - Acting Political-Economic Counselor, US Embassy.