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Critical minerals: the quiet achievers gallium and germanium
Australia exports around one billion tonnes of iron ore each year and 300 tonnes of gold. Yet, beyond these well-known commodities lies a suite of lesser-known minerals, which are critical for the world’s advancement.
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From ground to growth: Australia’s strategic stake in the world’s critical minerals supply
As the world’s demand for critical minerals surges, the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub is helping unlock the full potential of Australia’s mineral wealth.
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A brief history of critical minerals
They are the very definition of a modern hot commodity but how do governments decide what minerals are added to the critical minerals list.