Australia and Japan Sign Agreements on Energy and Critical Minerals

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sign a joint declaration on Economic Security Cooperation, at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

By Alasdair Pal

Australia and Japan agreed on Monday to deepen cooperation on energy and critical minerals, as Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during a three-day visit to the country.

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