Australia’s critical minerals deal with the US, aimed at reducing dependence on China, has positioned Australia strongly.

But what exactly are critical minerals?

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Peter Newman, Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University, elaborated on their future importance to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont, stating,

‘All of these minerals are necessary for solar for wind, for electric vehicles for batteries.’

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