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Resources and energy export earnings in Australia are projected to follow long-term trends in the next two years, buoyed by improved supply and a more favourable global economic outlook.

Australian Strategic Materials Limited announced the reception of a non-binding and conditional Letter of Interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM), outlining a debt funding package of up to USD 600 million (AUD 923 million) for the construction and execution phase of the Dubbo Project, focusing on rare earths and critical minerals.

The Australian government has announced an $840 million investment to construct the country’s first combined rare earths mine and refinery in the Northern Territory. 

Minister Madeleine King is visiting Canada and the United States from 3 to 8 March to discuss critical minerals essential for supporting eco-friendly technologies.

The Australian government has launched a $40 million grant program to bolster the nation's international partnerships for critical minerals.

The Australian Government has released the Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus, highlighting 52 high-quality, investment-ready projects in a move towards bolstering the nation’s position in the critical minerals market.

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) this week in a move to bolster investment in Australian resources projects and strengthen Australia's reputation as a reliable export partner.

Federal Minister for Resources Madeleine King and Western Australian Minister for Mines David Michael are set to meet with business leaders in the nickel and lithium industries to explore the challenges facing the sector and discuss how the government can help address them. 

Global aluminium producer Alcoa has announced its decision to curtail production at its Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia in the second quarter of 2024. 

Australia's resources and energy exports are poised for continued growth, even in the face of softening commodity prices, according to the December 2023 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ) from the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources.