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Australia and Japan sign sweeping pact covering defence, energy, critical minerals

Australia and Japan signed a sweeping economic and defence pact during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to Canberra, marking the 50th anniversary of their friendship treaty. The agreements cover critical minerals, energy security and defence cooperation, with Japan targeting six rare earths including gallium and cobalt to diversify supply chains away from China.

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