Digging Up Diplomacy: The Deal Shaking Up the Rare Earth Race

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump at the signing of the US-Australia Critical Minerals Agreement on October 20, 2025. From The White House . By Willa Mack ‘29 On October 20, 2025 , Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump finished five months of negotiations and signed the U.S.-Australia Critical Minerals Agreement. Under this “ landmark…