Can a U.S.-Australia Deal on Rare Earths Counter China’s Dominance?

Australia’s got reserves and mining expertise, and the United States is eager to invest in alternatives to China. But building mines, refineries and factories could take years.

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To Counter China’s Hold on Rare Minerals, Trump Turns to Australia

The United States hopes to become less dependent on China by increasing access to mineral-rich countries. Rare earth metals are vital to an array of modern industries.

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Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane

The incident in the South China Sea on Sunday highlights tension in a region where China is demonstrating its growing military capabilities.

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Australia Could Be a Rare Earths Alternative to China for the U.S.

China’s escalating curbs on the critical minerals has given Australia, a longstanding U.S. ally, the opportunity to reposition itself to a transactional president.

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Australia on the Front Lines of Climate Change

At a Climate Forward live event, Anthony Albanese, the prime minister of Australia, talked about his country’s battles against the effects of climate change.

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Australia Expands Sunscreen Recalls Over False SPF Claims

Regulators removed more sunscreens from shelves after they found multiple brands using a base formulation that failed to meet testing requirements.

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An Australian Magnate’s Challenge to President Trump

At a Climate Forward live event, the billionaire Andrew Forrest urged President Trump to visit Australia to see the effects of climate change.

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Britain, Australia and Canada Recognize a Palestinian State

The announcements came on the eve of the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly.

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Large Shark Kills Surfer Near Sydney, Police Say

The authorities in Australia closed beaches in the northern Sydney suburbs after the attack.

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