SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 20, 2025Interesting Engineering

US and Australia sign $8.5 billion rare earths deal to reduce reliance on China

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The US and Australia signed an $8.5 billion deal to develop rare earth minerals and reduce China dependence. The agreement includes $3 billion in immediate investments for defense, semiconductor, and electric vehicle supply chains.

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