WV SR65

Recognizes West Virginia as a global hub for critical mineral processing and encourages lawful private-sector commercial engagement between West Virginia businesses and rare earth mineral mining institutions worldwide, beginning with Somalia.

Identifies potential areas for business collaboration including mining equipment manufacturing, surface mining technologies, mineral concentration and processing, engineering services, and workforce training programs.

Notes Somalia's mineral sands deposits containing heavy minerals used for titanium products, ceramics, and other industrial materials as an initial opportunity to establish West Virginia's global mineral processing leadership.

Clarifies that any business relationships must be undertaken by private entities in full compliance with U.S. laws governing international trade, export controls, financial transparency, and anti-corruption requirements.

Directs the Clerk to forward copies to Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the West Virginia Secretary of State, and West Virginia's Congressional Delegation.