US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China's dominance | NYGazet

The US and Australia agreed to a framework that includes investments in projects to expand mining and processing of rare earth and critical minerals.

The US and Australia have signed a deal intended to boost supplies of rare earths and other critical minerals, as the Trump administration looks for ways to counter China's dominance of the market. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the ... [1922 chars]