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Joining the Association

Membership is open to all companies and organisations involved in the critical minerals value chain from exploration through, mining, midstream processing, downstream processing and end-users.

 

We recognise the importance of support services such as technology companies, risk analysts, consultants, ESG experts, lawyers, and financiers. We are dedicated to bringing the entire mining and extractive ecosystem together.​

While the CMA USA is fully independent and its U.S. members set the agenda, our members benefit from the experience and track record of our sister associations, as well as extensive government relationships across the globe.  

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Collectively we can drive change by voicing unified recommendations to governments, and tackling challenges head on.

Membership Benefits

  • Access to industry experts across the critical minerals value chain - both domestic and international.

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  • Networking opportunities include focused CMA USA workshops, webinars, conferences and networking events and access to sister association events.

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  • Advocacy including direct input into the Section 232 national security review of critical minerals (USTR/Commerce consultation submissions, closing July 2026). Foundation and Platinum members receive priority access to draft submissions and the ability to have project-specific data reflected in CMA USA's formal response

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  • Access to information and the latest political, geopolitical and industry updates to help your company stay ahead of the curve.

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  • Access to funding opportunities including: U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) critical minerals loan programs (individual project LOIs of $25M to $1.8B have been issued to CMA USA-relevant companies in 2025-2026); U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) equity investments; DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) conditional commitments; and Department of Defense strategic minerals funding. CMA USA helps members navigate and position for these programs.

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  • Market integration and support in building relationships with industry and governments across Latin America, SE Asia and Africa.

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  • Unique positioning and messaging to support your company with branding and building stakeholder trust as thought leaders and industry disruptors. ​​​

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