The European Union is considering buying direct stakes in critical minerals projects in Australia as a way to secure supply, Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, said on Friday. Sefcovic, who is on a visit to Australia and meeting with top officials, discussed on Thursday EU-Australia cooperation with Australia’s Resources Minister, Madeleine King. The officials discussed accelerating cooperation on critical minerals, “focused on real, timely results between trusted partners,” Sefcovic posted…