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Australia Considers US Critical Minerals Deal with $777 Million Rare-Earth Fund
Australia is exploring minimum prices for critical minerals and a A$1.2 billion strategic fund as part of potential US partnership. The proposal includes government-backed loans and direct investment in rare-earth projects to strengthen supply chains.
Australia is actively considering establishing minimum prices for critical minerals and investing in new rare-earth projects as part of a potential comprehensive resources agreement with the United States, according to a leaked government brief reported by The Age. The proposed partnership includes creating a A$1.2 billion ($777 million) strategic minerals reserve and implementing price floors to protect Australian producers from market volatility while securing essential supply chains for both nations.
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