Alex Blair

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at a press conference in Jakarta on 15 May 2025. Credit: BAY ISMOYO/AFP via Getty

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands following a joint press conference. Credit: BAY ISMOYO via Getty Images. Minerals

Months of conflict between China and the Kachin Independence Army (pictured) have drastically increased the prices of rare earths including terbium. Credit: Simon Roughneen/Shutterstock. When