Washington | It has been another torrid week for Australia’s rare earth champion Lynas Corporation as it tries to walk a geopolitical tightrope.
The desire by the West to break China’s stranglehold on supply of heavy rare earths materials essential in military applications continues to work in the company's favour but there are no easy wins in a jumpy, pandemic-ridden world.
Jacob GreberSenior correspondentJacob Greber writes about politics, economics and business from Canberra. He has been a Washington correspondent and economics correspondent. Connect with Jacob on Twitter. Email Jacob at jgreber@afr.com