# BRICS countries back Russia’s initiatives on metallurgy and critical minerals

https://mins.news/en/item/16328

- TASS, 2026-08-07 15:22 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2170297

> BRICS countries support initiatives put forward by Russia on metallurgy and critical minerals, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Alexey Gruzdev says. He describes Russia’s proposals as comprehensive. According to Gruzdev, they cover issues extending well beyond the supply of raw materials.