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Australia Launches $1.2 Billion Reserve for Critical Minerals

1/12/2026

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Australia Boosts Minerals

Australia will establish a $1.2 billion strategic reserve for critical minerals, focusing on antimony, gallium, and rare earths.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers (Australian Treasurer) is in Washington, D.C., for Group of Seven (G7) discussions on countering China's dominance in critical minerals.
The reserve will secure rights to Australian minerals, boosting supply chain reliability for allies.
The initiative follows a recent agreement with the United States to bolster access to critical minerals.

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Australia Boosts Minerals

Australia will establish a $1.2 billion strategic reserve for critical minerals, focusing on antimony, gallium, and rare earths.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers (Australian Treasurer) is in Washington, D.C., for Group of Seven (G7) discussions on countering China's dominance in critical minerals.
The reserve will secure rights to Australian minerals, boosting supply chain reliability for allies.
The initiative follows a recent agreement with the United States to bolster access to critical minerals.