在阿尔贝内斯总理访问之前,美国和澳大利亚正在推动关键矿物方面的合作,以减少中国的依赖。 The U.S. and Australia are boosting cooperation on critical minerals to reduce China dependence, ahead of PM Albanese’s visit.

美国正在密切跟踪澳大利亚在总理阿尔巴内斯访问华盛顿之前扩大关键矿物工业的努力,因为两国都旨在减少对稀土、锂和煤矿等关键材料的依赖。 The U.S. is closely tracking Australia’s efforts to expand its critical minerals industry ahead of Prime Minister Albanese’s visit to Washington, as both nations aim to reduce reliance on China for key materials like rare earths, lithium, and antimony. 澳大利亚正在投资数亿澳元,以保障冶炼厂的安全并开发矿场,而RZ资源公司则为稀土和钛项目争取美国的交易。 Australia is investing hundreds of millions to secure smelters and develop mines, with RZ Resources securing a U.S. deal for rare earth and titanium projects. 两国官员正在讨论开采、加工和出口方面的合作,强调战略伙伴关系,以加强国防、清洁能源和技术的供应链。 Officials from both countries are discussing cooperation on extraction, processing, and exports, emphasizing strategic partnerships to strengthen supply chains for defense, clean energy, and technology. 虽然尚未达成正式协议,但关于最低限价、供资和全球市场准入的讨论仍在继续进行,反映出在地缘政治紧张局势中,经济和安全优先事项日趋一致。 While no formal agreement has been reached, discussions continue on price floors, funding, and global market access, reflecting growing alignment on economic and security priorities amid geopolitical tensions.