Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has weathered criticism about his plan to buy and stockpile critical minerals and rare earths in a strategic reserve, saying the national interest trumps miners’ concerns. Mr Albanese last week revealed taxpayers will foot an initial $1.2 billion investment in a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve if Labor is re-elected to “deal…

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