Trump $8.5 Billion Australia Rare Earth Partnership

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A strategic $8.5 billion partnership between the US and Australia focusing on critical minerals, particularly rare earth elements. The initiative aims to develop mining investments, processing infrastructure, and strategic technology to reduce Western dependency on China's rare earth dominance. The project includes a gallium refinery in Western Australia with a target capacity of 100 metric tonnes annually and spans multiple mining regions with infrastructure development across the supply chain.