Aboriginal elders seek ban on artefact sales as $5M grant advances rare earth mining in Australia.

First Nations Elders in South East Australia are calling for a ban on the sale of Aboriginal artefacts to prevent cultural exploitation. Meanwhile, Australian Rare Earths (AR3) has received a $5 million federal grant to advance its mining application, aiming to extract rare earth elements crucial for technology and green energy sectors. The funding highlights the tension between preserving Aboriginal heritage and promoting economic development through mining.

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