Australian Rare Earths Shares Surge Following Trump-Albanese Critical Minerals Deal

The two leaders signed a landmark critical minerals and rare earths framework on Oct. 20.

10/21/2025|Updated: 10/21/2025

Australian Rare Earth shares are soaring on the market following a critical minerals and rare earths deal between Washington and Canberra.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an agreement to improve cooperation between the two countries to mine, process, and supply rare earths and other critical minerals.

Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]