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Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals

The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion critical mineral reserve.

Three minerals will initially be the focus: antimony, gallium and rare earths (a group of 17 different elements).

The details came as Treasurer Jim Chalmers travelled to Washington this week to promote the new reserve to key...

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
MirageC/GettyThe federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. …
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