US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply

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1. Al Jazeera

   US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Oct 19, 2025

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   US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months.

2. The World from PRX

   US and Australia sign rare earths deal ↗ (opens The World from PRX)

   Published Oct 19, 2025

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   President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met at the White House for the first time since Trump began his second term. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman have the details on the minerals deal they just inked and what this means for their alliance.

3. PBS NewsHour

   Trump signs rare earths deal with Australian prime minister as a way to counter China ↗ (opens PBS NewsHour)

   Published Oct 19, 2025

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   President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a deal for $8.5 billion in rare earth minerals, as a counterpoint to China’s new export restrictions.

4. Deutsche Welle

   Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle)

   Published Oct 19, 2025

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   Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese announced an agreement on rare earth minerals and expressed support for the "AUKUS" nuclear submarine deal. The agreement comes as the US seeks to reduce dependence on China.

5. Breitbart News

   Trump Signs Rare Earths Deal with Australian PM Anthony Albanese During White House Meeting ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Oct 19, 2025

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   President Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a rare earths and critical minerals deal Monday at the White House.