Australia freezes Chinese investor rights over key rare earth project
Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers has frozen the rights of three Chinese-linked investors in Northern Minerals' rare earth project as concerns grow over illicit control attempts. The Albanese government aims to safeguard national interests amid China's dominance in the rare earth sector. Shares in Northern Minerals surged over 7 percent following the intervention on Tuesday.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 07:42 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 07:50 UTC
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