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What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?

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Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.

In October 2025, the US signed a critical minerals deal with Australia, at which Trump declared: "In about a year from now, we'll have so much critical mineral and rare earths that you won't know what to do with them."

β€” Source: BBC Environment (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6wwx7zxd9o)

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