australia, china, mineral supply chain, modern manufacturing initiative, rare earths

Australia Challenges China’s Dominance of Mineral Supply Chain

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled the AU$1.5 billion (US$1.1 billion) Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) to help businesses capitalize on the country’s abundant natural resources and exploit opportunities in a de-carbonizing world to challenge China’s dominance in the mineral supply chain.  The MMI will provide co‑funding for large manufacturing projects that have broad sectorial benefits ...

David Clapp

The rare earth element erbium.