
Australia has made a groundbreaking investment in rare earths after the government earmarked almost a billion dollars for the nation's first combined mine and refinery in the Northern Territory.
In a visit to the Top End on Wednesday, Trade Minister Don Farrell and Resources Minister Madeleine King met with NT Chief Minister Eva Lawler and announced up to $840 million for the Nolans project, which is operated and managed by Australian exploration company Arafura Rare Earths.