美澳签署30亿美元关键矿产与防务协议

U.S. and Australia Strengthen Ties with $3B Minerals and Defense Pact
美澳签署30亿美元关键矿产与防务协议

The U.S. and Australia have signed a $3 billion deal to boost critical minerals production, aiming to reduce reliance on China. Over the next six months, both countries will fund projects worth $8.5 billion in total. The U.S. Defense Department will also invest in a gallium refinery in Western Australia, producing up to 100 tons annually—far exceeding current U.S. imports. Gallium is crucial for electronics, LEDs, and defense technologies. At the same time, Australia will purchase $1.2 billion worth of autonomous underwater vehicles from U.S. defense firm Anduril, enhancing its naval capabilities and deepening strategic cooperation with Washington.
美国与澳大利亚签署一项价值30亿美元的协议，共同推动关键矿产项目，以减少对中国的依赖。未来六个月，两国将资助总额达85亿美元的项目。美国国防部还将在西澳投资建设一座镓精炼厂，年产量达100吨，远超美国目前的进口量。镓是电子产品、LED与防务科技的重要原料。同时，澳大利亚将从美国防务公司Anduril购买价值12亿美元的自主水下潜航器，加强海军实力，深化与华盛顿的战略合作。

美澳签署30亿美元关键矿产与防务协议