【环球财经】澳大利亚将锑、镓、稀土定为关键矿产战略储备首批重点矿种
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2026-01-12 17:10

Group 1 - The Australian government announced a new legislative proposal to launch a critical minerals strategic reserve by the end of 2026, focusing on antimony, gallium, and rare earths as the initial key minerals [1] - The strategic reserve will operate by securing rights to domestically produced minerals and reselling them to meet demand, aiming to boost the development of Australia's critical minerals industry and strengthen reliable supply chains for trade partners [1] - The initiative will support collaboration with international partners, including the US, Japan, South Korea, Europe, Canada, and the UK, to diversify the critical minerals supply chain [1] Group 2 - The Australian government plans to enhance the powers of the Export Finance Australia to effectively support the critical minerals strategic reserve [1] - The Minister for Northern Affairs and Resources Management, Madeleine King, stated that while the strategic reserve will not generate immediate revenue, it will create long-term employment opportunities in mining, advanced processing, and high-end manufacturing sectors [1]