SYDNEY -- Australia's government will inject a further 200 million Australian dollars ($123.7 million) into miner Arafura, bringing its support for the company's rare earths mine and refinery project to more than AU$1 billion.
Total backing exceeds $600m as government looks to break China's grip on supply

Arafura Rare Earths Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Darryl Cuzzubbo speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, on Jan. 15. © AAP
SYDNEY -- Australia's government will inject a further 200 million Australian dollars ($123.7 million) into miner Arafura, bringing its support for the company's rare earths mine and refinery project to more than AU$1 billion.