Refining rare earths is an even bigger challenge, as their processing is highly polluting and pose significant health risks to the public, one expert said.
While other countries remain more optimistic overall, sentiment remains static, while Australians, despite global uncertainty, are becoming more positive.
In a surprise announcement that seemed to catch some Cabinet members off guard, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has frozen nearly $20 million in support.
Refining rare earths is an even bigger challenge, as their processing is highly polluting and pose significant health risks to the public, one expert said.
While other countries remain more optimistic overall, sentiment remains static, while Australians, despite global uncertainty, are becoming more positive.
In a surprise announcement that seemed to catch some Cabinet members off guard, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has frozen nearly $20 million in support.