US & Australia Challenge China's Rare Earth Dominance

US and Australia team up to break China's grip on rare earth minerals! A new $1 billion deal aims to boost critical mineral supplies for defense, tech, and EVs, reducing reliance on China's dominance. Expect new processing plants, faster project approvals, and major investments in Australian mining, but can they balance this with vital trade ties to China? The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.