The critical minerals trap

Australia’s critical minerals push is being sold as a strategic win, but it risks doubling down on a “dumb” commodity economy while locking Canberra deeper into U.S.-led geoeconomic rivalry.

The war below

Whoever controls the production and processing of lithium, copper and other critical minerals could dominate the 21st century economy, much as producers of fossil fuels defined the 20th century.

Could Australia’s trash become Donald Trump’s treasure?

Onshore recycling technologies can recover critical minerals from Australia’s endless stream of waste to unlock a range of strategic, economic and environmental advantages.