Australia, South Korea Eye Deeper Critical Minerals Partnership

Australia, South Korea eye deeper critical minerals partnership

Image: patera/stock.adobe.comAustralia’s Chief Scientist Professor Tony Haymet has outlined a vision for closer Australia–South Korea collaboration on critical minerals, forecasting greater cooperation on supply chain resilience and advanced technologies as both nations seek to strengthen their positions in the global energy transition. Speaking recently at the Korea–Australia Future Forum in Seoul, Haymet said critical minerals, batteries and a…

Lynas' latest Korean deal reveals the bigger strategy taking shape

Lynas' Mt Weld operation. Image: LynasAt first glance, Lynas Rare Earths’ latest announcement is unlikely to rank among the company’s biggest market-moving developments. The cross-subscription of approximately $29 million in convertible instruments with South Korea’s LS Eco Energy is modest in financial terms for a company of Lynas’ scale. Investors looking solely at the dollar value could easily overlook it. But viewed through the lens of Lynas…