Letter from Gov. Cox: Utah advances minerals cooperation
As President Donald J. Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finalized a U.S.–Australia critical minerals framework in Washington last week, Utah was in Sydney meeting the partners who will carry it out. That timing mattered, and it shaped many of our conversations with government and industry leaders.
On the ground for Utah’s trade mission to New Zealand and Australia, the Utah delegation — with Utah business and government leaders — focused on execution. We met with ministers, company leaders, and researchers to identify practical next steps that connect Utah firms to projects and supply chains.
At the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, five Utah companies represented our state. We were the only U.S. delegation, and we sent a clear message: Utah is ready to lead.
This is why we take a proactive approach to international business. Most of the world’s customers live outside the United States. Staying competitive means meeting partners where they are and building pathways that benefit Utah workers and families. International trade contributes nearly $8 billion to Utah’s GDP and supports 430,000 jobs statewide. Our goal with every trade mission is simple: turn global relationships into local results.
