
Five things to know about Australia’s critical minerals
Australia is pushing to lock in a critical minerals deal with the United States, dangling access to its vast reserves as an alternative to China.
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Australia is pushing to lock in a critical minerals deal with the United States, dangling access to its vast reserves as an alternative to China.
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