Critical minerals and national security: Why Australia’s strategic reserve matters

Mixture of critical minerals (United States of America definition), or critical raw materials (European Union definition). Flatlay on slate background

Mixture of critical minerals (United States of America definition), or critical raw materials (European Union definition). Flatlay on slate background Source: iStockphoto / BJP7images/Getty Images

From smartphones to defence equipment, modern technology depends on critical minerals. As global demand rises, these resources are increasingly seen as a national security priority. This podcast episode looks at why Australia is prioritising key minerals under its $1.2 billion strategic reserve and what this means for the country’s economic and strategic future.


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