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What the critical minerals deal means for Australia

The Prime Minister's heading home from Washington DC after inking a deal that'll tip billions into mining projects here in Australia and the US.Industry hopes the investment could finally break China's control over the world's critical minerals supply.7.30’s Tom Hartley reports.

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