How the Pentagon plans to mine Australia’s minerals

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A new green energy agreement with the US, signed by President Biden and Prime Minister Albanese, will allow the Pentagon to fund mining projects in Australia. It’s part of a race to control the energy sources of the future, and associated technologies – everything from computer chips to electric vehicles to advanced weaponry. So what does this deal mean for our security, as the US tries to match China’s progress using Australia’s natural resources – and are we getting a good deal?Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on the American military’s plan to secure our minerals.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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