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Explained: Are rare earth minerals the next big thing?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 3 Nov 2025, 7:53pm
US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas it faces "all hell" if it does not accept his 20-point plan for peace in Gaza. Photo / Getty Images
US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas it faces "all hell" if it does not accept his 20-point plan for peace in Gaza. Photo / Getty Images

Explained: Are rare earth minerals the next big thing?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 3 Nov 2025, 7:53pm

US President Donald Trump has made significant progress on establishing critical mineral deals with Australia and Japan, prompting speculation from experts.

Rare earth minerals contribute to plenty of modern technology, including drones, smartphones and EVs, and these deals have seen stocks shoot up since.

Mineral economist Dr Allan Trench explained these deals further - and what investors can learn here.

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