How Australia can refine its critical minerals approach

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Australia is rapidly realising its critical minerals opportunity, but there are several initiatives that could help expedite the mission. 

 

Critical minerals play an important role in sustaining the financial wellbeing of the world’s major and emerging economies. They are used in the manufacturing of mobile phones, flat-screen monitors, wind turbines, electric cars, solar panels, and many other applications. 

While demand for critical minerals is projected to grow due to rapid deployment of clean-energy technologies, they are currently at risk of geological scarcity, geopolitical issues and trade policy.

 

So what is Australia’s critical minerals approach and how can the nation better harness its existing infrastructure to realise the opportunity? Australian Resources & Investment explores several initiatives that could expedite the quest.