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Critical minerals deal applied to small caps

Written by dev on . Posted in Copper.

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the announcement of the US–Australia Critical Minerals Framework.

The critical minerals framework announcement will be part of the discussion at the launch of the Queensland Exploration Council 2025 Exploration Scorecard on October 31 in Brisbane (event link). 

This follows United States President Donald Trump inking a critical minerals and rare earths deal with Australia to power an accelerated pipeline of priority projects.

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‘Friend-shoring’ for a bigger critical minerals industry

Written by dev on . Posted in Energy, Exploration, Processing / Manufacturing.

The term ‘friend-shoring’ would be used much more in diplomatic conversation if Dr Vlado Vivoda from the independent centre for social responsibility out of the UQ-based Sustainable Minerals Institute had his way.

Dr Vivoda (pictured above) was speaking at the Critical Minerals Energy Investment Australian Conference in Brisbane.

Friend-shoring is a supply chain strategy that involves relocating production to allies instead of competitors.

In strategic terms, the United States' friend is Australia. The competitor is China.

The positive message from Dr Vivoda is that the new US administration is not likely to affect. . .

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