As the world's population becomes increasingly reliant on critical minerals to make technology from smart phones to car parts and even weapons, the resource has become a matter of national security. The Australian Government, announcing that it will prioritise several key critical minerals in the nation's 1.2 billion dollar strategic reserve.
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Folge vom 12.01.2026Critical mission: why rare earths and minerals are a new priority for Australia
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Folge vom 12.01.2026Iran's anti-government protests continue to spreadAnti-government protests in Iran have now entered a third week. Human rights groups say more than 490 protesters and 48 security personnel have already been killed since the demonstrations began. Iranian authorities have vowed to toughen their response to demonstrators further, accusing the United States and Israel of trying to escalate unrest.
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Folge vom 12.01.2026Nationwide protests against ICE sweep across United StatesAt least 29 people have been arrested in Minneapolis during ongoing protests over the fatal shooting of a US citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. The killing of Renee Good has sparked demonstrations across the country, while further confrontations with ICE agents have been filmed.
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Folge vom 09.01.2026Is a $300bn mega mining merger back on the cards?SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ord Minnett's David Lane about Rio Tinto and Glencore restarting merger talks and if it will be any different this time around, as they seek to create the world's biggest mining company with huge copper assets.