China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

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China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

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By Sofía González Torres China's recent decision to suspend rare earth exports reinforces the importance of diversifying the production and processing centers of these minerals worldwide. The United States has responded by promoting a strategy aimed at consolidating new sources of supply, reducing vulnerabilities and strengthening its industrial ecosystem. As part of this vision, priority has been given to identifying reliable partners in the re…

After Beijing's export restrictions, the Australian Prime Minister offers a solution.