To succeed in rare-earths mining, support the whole supply chain

Australia’s emerging rare-earth mining projects aim to start production between 2027 and 2030, but government support must extend beyond mining to include downstream processing, manufacturing demand, and binding offtake agreements for a commercially viable supply chain. Current challenges include limited processing capacity outside China, cost disadvantages, and geopolitical risks impacting global supply chains.

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