Pentagon ploughs $560 million into ‘world-first’ Australian mining project
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By The Age
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Pentagon ploughs $560 million into ‘world-first’ Australian mining project
Nearly all scandium – a critical mineral used in fighter jets – comes from China, Russia and Ukraine. Now the US and its weapons contractor intend to get it from Australia.
