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US and Australia Forge Critical Minerals Partnership to Reduce Reliance on China

The United States and Australia have announced a strategic partnership focused on critical minerals development. This agreement comes as China tightens export controls on rare earth elements essential for defense and technology applications.

Strategic Minerals Agreement Reached

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a significant partnership Monday focused on securing access to Australia’s vast rare earth mineral resources, according to reports from the White House. The agreement, which sources indicate could generate projects worth up to $8.5 billion, represents the latest effort by the United States to counter China’s dominance in the critical minerals sector.