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Australian rare earth miner surges after U.S. Department of Defense investment

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The Trump administration is backing plans to build a scandium mine in Australia, per CNBC, as part of a broader push to reduce U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals. The announcement boosted an Australian rare earth miner's stock sharply.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/rare-earths-sunrise-energ...

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