US + AU Government Support?

It appears that our Government and the US Government have today formalised arrangements to support financing and marketing for critical and rare earth minerals.

Financing opportunities are available now, and from 1st January next year, a dedicated project facilitation office within the Department of Industry will be established.

“To further facilitate the sector’s growth, a specialised new Critical Minerals Facilitation Office will be opened on 1 January 2020 to help proponents secure investment, financing and market access for critical mineral projects. The office will also support international cooperation to help diversify critical minerals supply chains."

https://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/canavan/media-releases/australia-us-partnership-critical-minerals-formalised

https://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/canavan/media-releases/new-financing-measures-help-build-critical-minerals-sector

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-19/australian-critical-mineral-supply-to-be-guaranteed-by-us/11716726