A state enterprise is acquiring control of the last foreign-owned rare earth refineries in China, while details about the sector are now classed as state secrets

The US election poses risks for China – the threat of major tariff increases, a trade war and geopolitical instability if Trump wins; economic decisions can be made once the result is known.

Teams from both companies will work on exploring pelletizing, using Rio's ore from northwestern Australia and the application of biomass

Strong employment data from September ends speculation of an interest rate cut this year by the Reserve Bank, as inflation remains sticky

International researchers fear that the amount of carbon absorbed by natural processes, such as forests, plants, soil, and possibly even oceans, has collapsed or significantly decreased

SE Asian nation is not part of the OECD's Common Reporting System that lists financial deals, so "it attracts individuals who want to hide their assets," criminal justice campaigner says

Global NGOs slam EC president after decision to delay its landmark deforestation law following lobbying by many countries and centre-right MPs

The decision could hurt the Albanese government's chances of re-election next year – and kill Australia's chance of co-hosting a UN climate summit with island nations in 2026

Trade minister says the country wants to undertake reform and open up market access for Indonesia's economy

Survey confirms young adults worry about the addictive nature of social media. Meanwhile, the US and other are moving to make online platforms more safe and healthy for kids

A top US scientist says the world is "miles from where we should be" on curbing methane emissions. Far greater funds and activity is needed to reduce emissions, which he said were "accelerating".

Parents want their kids off devices, according to the PM, who said the government would introduce minimum age laws for social media later this year