A document obtained by The Guardian shows that the Australian government’s decision to allow the mining company Alcoa to continue clearing a Western Australian forest was influenced by a deal with the US government. The agreement, which was signed in 2020, allows for the export of iron ore and other minerals from Australia to the United States in exchange for the US providing critical minerals used in the production of solar panels and electric vehicles.
Source: World news | The Guardian
Author: Lisa Cox
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