Madeleine King

Dan McGrath, Head of rare earths at Iluka Resources, and Madeleine King, Australia’s Resources Minister, discuss the geopolitical tensions surrounding rare earths. They explore Australia's initiatives to break free from China's dominance in this critical industry. The conversation highlights the importance of developing independent supply chains, the complexities of mining and refining, and government support measures to boost local production. They also address the environmental challenges and strategic implications of ensuring a sustainable rare earth supply for the future.

Madeleine King, Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, discusses the IEA's historic emergency oil release and what it means for national fuel systems. She explains how Australia will weigh voluntary contributions and contrasts today’s situation with 2022. She covers why a 90-day stockpile is impractical and updates on current shipments and supply resilience.