\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more <\/a><\/p>\nThe Australian government, through Export Finance Australia, may provide support to underpin minimum prices for these minerals.<\/p>\n
The measure aims to help domestic producers remain competitive in a global market where China holds significant processing and refining capabilities.<\/p>\n
King said: \u201cWe will work to make sure Export Finance Australia has the right financial tools to be able to introduce price floors.\u201d<\/p>\n
Australia currently has the fourth-largest reserves of rare earths but lags behind China in downstream processing.<\/p>\n
Government plans include the creation of a domestic critical minerals stockpile valued at A$1.2bn ($843m), with initial acquisitions focused on rare-earth elements, antimony and gallium.<\/p>\n
This follows a larger US initiative, Project Vault, announced by President Donald Trump, which allocates $12bn to establish a strategic stockpile intended to reduce American dependence on Chinese supplies.<\/p>\n
As part of efforts to secure foreign funding, the Australian government has published an online prospectus listing 49 mines and 29 processing facilities available for investment opportunities.<\/p>\n
Investment could also take the form of offtake agreements with international partners.<\/p>\n
The European Union is expected to propose collaboration with the US on critical minerals this week as countries seek to diversify sources and limit China\u2019s leverage in global supply chains.<\/p>\n
Shares in Australian-listed critical minerals companies saw an increase on Wednesday (4 February) following these developments.<\/p>\n
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