澳大利亚公司挑战中国在关键的矿物(国防和清洁能源的关键)方面的支配地位。 Australian firms challenge China's dominance in critical minerals, key for defense and clean energy.

澳大利亚公司正在挑战中国在生产国防、电动车辆和清洁能源所需的关键矿物方面的支配地位。 Australian companies are challenging China's dominance in producing critical minerals needed for defense, electric vehicles, and clean energy. Iluka Resources 和 Lynas Rare Earths 等公司正在精炼电池和磁铁所需的稀土。 Firms like Iluka Resources and Lynas Rare Earths are refining rare earths essential for batteries and magnets. 这一发展至关重要,因为美国采取了交易贸易政策,中国限制金属供应,使澳大利亚矿物成为战略资产。 This development is crucial as the U.S. adopts transactional trade policies, and China restricts metal supplies, making Australia's minerals a strategic asset.