Whereas, the United States of America (the “United States” or “U.S.”) and the Commonwealth of Australia (“Australia”, and together, the “Participants”) intend to support the supply of raw and ...

China’s near monopolistic control of many critical minerals, which are essential for both for consumer products and defense production, represents an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ...

Unlike the name suggests, rare earths are not very rare at all. Many countries — including Australia — are rich in the critical minerals that have become vital for modern technology. Rare earths are ...