Here we go. The US are putting in a permanent Naval base in the...

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    Here we go. The US are putting in a permanent Naval base in the N.T., they have a permanent battalion size force in the N.T. and now
    the US has all this military force in the N.T. and now they want the Rare Earth in W.A..
    Reminiscent of what they have done in other countries.


    Trump’s Quest to Quit China’s Rare Earths Hits Outback Australia
    By David Stringer
    August 7, 2019, 6:42 PM GMT+10 U.S.

    scientists examined project in remote Western Australia
    Rare earths are “significant lever” in trade war: Lynas CEO

    Last October, two U.S. Geological Survey scientists visited a newly recognized type of rare earths deposit about 160 kilometers (100 miles) southeast of Halls Creek in Western Australia. Rare earths, a group of 17 vital elements needed in components for missile systems, consumer electronics and electric vehicles, have become a more important battleground after China signaled it may restrict shipments to the U.S.

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-07/trump-s-quest-to-quit-china-s-rare-earths-hits-outback-australia
    Last edited by All4One: 22/08/19
 
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