Minerals Reserve

Australia has seen a surge of interest from key partners in Europe and Asia in its strategic critical minerals reserve following a landmark agreement with the United States last month, Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Wednesday.

The growing attention comes as Canberra positions itself as a dependable supplier of rare earths, lithium, and other minerals that have become essential to sectors ranging from defence manufacturing to advanced technology. Australia’s push also follows Beijing’s recent export restrictions on some rare earths, raising concerns among Western governments about secure access to supply.

Farrell told Reuters on the sidelines of a CPTPP …