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Billionaire Friedland to Build Major US-Backed Rare Earths Mine

Bloomberg Markets·November 1, 2026·1 min read

An Australian miner led by billionaire Robert Friedland and backed by the US Department of War has given the go-ahead for a major rare earths project. The project aims to secure supply of critical minerals, with US government backing, marking a significant step in strategic resource development.

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