The article delves into the strategic opportunity for the United States, South Africa, and India to collaborate on enhancing critical mineral supply chains essential for clean energy technologies like electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells. The U.S. aims to reduce its reliance on China by forming partnerships with key mineral-rich nations like Argentina, Peru, and potentially South Africa. South Africa, with its vast manganese and platinum group metals reserves, seeks to shift from exporting raw materials to refining them domestically, aligning with its 'Critical Minerals Strategy.' India's growing electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors make it a crucial market for South African processed minerals. The article highlights the potential of a trilateral agreement to bolster mineral security and economic growth, emphasizing corporate cooperation between major firms from the three countries. By focusing on infrastructure investments, sustainability, and workforce development, the proposed agreement could pave the way for a resilient and sustainable minerals supply chain, lessening dependence on Chinese control and fostering industrial development in South Africa.