Australian miners would link with Department of War in deal

What Albo will say to Donald Trump

Anthony Albanese has revealed what he will raise with Donald Trump when the pair meet at the White House within days.

Australian miners would link with Department of War in deal

The minerals indispensable for green energy, defence and smartphones will be a focus of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Critical minerals deal likely to be discussed at Albanese-Trump meeting | Evening News Bulletin 17 October 2025

Critical minerals deal likely to be discussed when Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump; the price of gold hits an all-time high; and in sport, Ariarne Titmus says she is looking forward to what's next after retiring from competitive swimming.

Albanese-Trump meeting puts Australian critical minerals in spotlight amid trade knife fight

The prime minister’s visit to Washington has come at a crucial time in the global trade wars following China’s weaponisation of the global rare earths supply.

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.