Donald Trump, Albanese sign $13 billion critical minerals deal to counter China dominance in rare earths

President Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese have signed an agreement on rare earths and critical minerals in a bid to stabilise global supplies amid China’s efforts to clamp down on its control over the market. President Donald Trump and Australian … Read More

Exclusive: Why China’s ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths

July 8 (Reuters) – The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army … Read More

Asian supply chain pact takes aim at China

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A move by India, Japan and Australia last month to collectively boost supply chain resilience could eventually squeeze China out of the trios’ supply chains for sectors such as semiconductors, batteries and rare earths, experts say. The Indian, Japanese and … Read More