37187 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 01 Sep 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37187 (2026)
Question asked:	18 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	26 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37187_2026
Document guid:	111bcd06-3de6-4c1e-9425-b4ec9a88e6fa

37187 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Have discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework stalled or ceased, if so, why?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework remain ongoing.