NMA-TV Mining Minute 10-21-2025 The United States and Australia agreed yesterday to jointly invest at least $2 billion into critical-minerals projects as part of the countries’ efforts to reduce reliance on China. The Export-Import Bank is issuing seven Letters of Interest for more than $2.2 billion in financing to advance critical minerals and supply-chain security projects between both countries. Domestic U.S. firms and mines may get more access to funding, joint projects and government suppor