Australia's critical minerals sector is gaining momentum as US–China trade tensions escalate, prompting new deals, investment and government action to secure new supply chains.
Critical minerals miners have overwhelmingly welcomed Anthony Albanese's scarcely-detailed pledge to build a stockpile that could be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.
WA Labor's election war chest has grown towards $250,000 courtesy of donations from high-profile businesses, while WA's peak resources lobby group has given The Nationals a big boost.