Critical mineral-specific training

(a) In general The Secretary of State shall require specialized training on critical minerals for Foreign Service Officers identified as Economic Officers prior to deployment to United States presence posts in countries that— (1) produce, process, refine, or export significant quantities of critical minerals; (2) host critical mineral reserves of strategic importance to the United States; or (3) play a significant role in global critical mineral supply chains, including through transportation, processing, or downstream manufacturing. (b) Content The specialized training related to critical minerals identified under subsection (a) shall include the following curriculum elements: (1) An overview of United States critical minerals policy and interagency roles. (2) Country-and-region-specific analysis of critical mineral resources, governance, and market structures. (3) Geopolitical and national security implications of critical mineral supply chains. (4) Risk factors related to supply disruption, foreign ownership or control, corruption, and resource nationalism. (5) Tools and best practices for advancing United States commercial, economic security, and strategic objectives related to critical minerals through diplomatic engagement.