
οΈ Australia is positioning itself to fill the gap left by China's export restrictions on rare earth metals


. With China restricting 12 out of 17 rare earths, it's no wonder countries like the US are scrambling to find alternative suppliers


. Australia, being a major producer of rare earths (currently 3rd largest) is well placed to take advantage of this opportunity

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China's move is also raising concerns about its long-term sustainability in the industry

. With a vast talent pool and advanced research network, China has been putting other countries years behind

. Australia's processing techniques and recent deals are definitely worth keeping an eye on

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The US-China trade war has always been a wild card, but with the latest development over rare earths, tensions are rising


. President Trump's threats to impose 130% tariffs on Chinese exports have analysts worried

. Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is trying to strengthen ties with the US and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region

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It'll be interesting to see how Australia navigates this rare earths market


. With its relatively low defense expenditure compared to GDP, Canberra's commitment to AUKUS might come under scrutiny

. However, if Australia can deliver on its processing capabilities and secure more deals, it could definitely become a key player in the industry

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