
Australia Eyes Strategic Minerals Deal with US Amidst China Trade Flare-Up
Published on: Oct. 12, 2025, 6:28 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Australia considers mandated floor prices for critical minerals and funding for rare earth projects as part of a US deal. Discussions involve a $776.28 million strategic reserve. Australian PM Albanese aims to finalize the deal before a Washington summit, as the US-China trade tensions rise.