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More broadly,

  • the Australian Government
    • should work closely with industry
    • to communicate its long-term objectives
  • and expectations.

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  1. A transparent policy framework acts as a de-risking mechanism,
  2. providing the certainty required for sustained private investment.
    1. Clear public messaging is also essential
    2. to explain national security externalities
  3. and justify the premium associated with a secure mineral supply chain. Achieving this will require deeper integration
  4. of private-sector expertise into senior official and political decision-making and the exploration of new public–private partnership models.

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy

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n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

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n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

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More broadly,

  • the Australian Government
    • should work closely with industry
    • to communicate its long-term objectives
  • and expectations.

More text

  1. A transparent policy framework acts as a de-risking mechanism,
  2. providing the certainty required for sustained private investment.
    1. Clear public messaging is also essential
    2. to explain national security externalities
  3. and justify the premium associated with a secure mineral supply chain. Achieving this will require deeper integration
  4. of private-sector expertise into senior official and political decision-making and the exploration of new public–private partnership models.

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy and defence sectors means that the concentration of critical minerals production in any one country presents a significant national security threat to countries relying on access to these materials. China’s dominance in refining and processing, with a market share averaging 70%,1 combined wi

n an era of economic uncertainty, including the weaponisation of trade and supply chain disruption, critical minerals are increasingly seen as strategic defence assets. The vital role of critical minerals in the technology, clean energy

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