Critical Materials: Au ready, set,GO

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Summary of the AFR article "Australia racing to become global critical minerals superpower"

What are critical minerals?

Critical minerals are minerals that are essential for the production of a wide range of goods and technologies, including batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels. They are also used in the defense and aerospace industries.

Australia's critical minerals resources

Australia is one of the world's leading producers of critical minerals. It has significant reserves of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements.

Australia's critical minerals strategy

The Australian government has announced a $2 billion investment in critical minerals processing and manufacturing. This strategy aims to create jobs, boost the economy, and reduce Australia's reliance on China for critical minerals.

Benefits of a strong critical minerals industry

A strong critical minerals industry will benefit Australia in a number of ways. It will create jobs, boost the economy, and reduce Australia's reliance on imports. It will also position Australia to play a leading role in the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

Challenges facing the Australian critical minerals industry

The Australian critical minerals industry faces a number of challenges, including:

High costs of developing and operating critical minerals mines and processing facilities
Competition from other countries, such as China
Environmental concerns
Government support for the Australian critical minerals industry

The Australian government is providing a range of support measures to the critical minerals industry, including:

Tax breaks for investment in critical minerals projects
Funding for research and development
Infrastructure support

The Australian critical minerals industry has the potential to play a leading role in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. The Australian government is providing a range of support measures to help the industry grow and develop.

[Sparty]

It is wonderful to see what Australia's latest federal government is doing....what a shame that we lost most of the last decade.