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Australian Rare Earth Shares Surge Following Trump-Albanese Critical Minerals Deal

The two leaders signed a landmark critical minerals and rare earths framework on Oct. 20.
Australian Rare Earth Shares Surge Following Trump-Albanese Critical Minerals Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Oct. 20, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
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Australian rare earth shares are soaring following the critical minerals deal between Washington and Canberra, aimed as reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an agreement to improve cooperation between the two countries to mine, process, and supply rare earths and other critical minerals.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]