澳大利亚试图在美国的压力下增加稀土供应,因为当地反对采矿项目。 Australia seeks to boost rare earth supply amid U.S. pressure, facing local opposition to mining projects.

2025年10月20日, 澳大利亚总理安东尼·阿尔巴内斯(Anthony Albanese)会见了美国总统唐纳德·特朗普(Donald Trump), 讨论扩大澳大利亚在供应稀土矿产品方面的作用, On October 20, 2025, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss expanding Australia’s role in supplying rare earth minerals, critical for tech and defense, as China’s export restrictions and dominance in processing raise global supply chain concerns. 澳大利亚正在投资于12亿澳元的战略矿产储备和超过26亿澳元的贷款,以促进国内提炼,以期成为一个最大的生产国。 Australia is investing A$1.2 billion in a strategic mineral reserve and over A$2.6 billion in loans to boost domestic refining, aiming to become a top producer. 然而,Victoria的拟议地雷面临农民和环境团体的反对,反对对农田和水的威胁,特别是与中国公司相关的项目。 However, proposed mines in Victoria face opposition from farmers and environmental groups over threats to farmland and water, especially projects linked to Chinese firms. 虽然Lynas和Arafura领导政治上更可行的项目, 但批评者敦促政府加强监督及社区投入, While Lynas and Arafura lead more politically viable projects, critics urge stronger government oversight and community input amid the geopolitical push to reduce reliance on China.