US invests $400m in Australian rare earth mine to counter China export curbs

The United States has announced a $400 million investment in an Australian rare earth mine. The deal is aimed at securing a supply of scandium, a material critical for defence products, as China has restricted its exports. The move is part of broader US efforts to reduce dependence on Beijing for key strategic materials.

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