Feature stories
Quartz: a mineral with hidden potential
Quartz, known for its beautiful crystal appearance, might seem be best known as a gemstone or decorative item. But did you know that it is actually one of the most versatile minerals we use?
Critical mineral power: Australia’s silicon future
Silicon, in the form of quartz, is a fundamental ingredient for solar cells and other key technologies. It’s emerging as a linchpin in the quest for a sustainable future.
Unlocking the power of Australia’s rare earth elements
Discover how the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub hosted by CSIRO is helping diversify global supply chains.
Charging towards a sustainable lithium future
Lithium capacity is being bolstered with groundbreaking exploration, extraction technologies, and mapping a sustainable pathway to meet global energy demands.
Critical mineral power: Australia’s silicon future
Silicon, in the form of quartz, is a fundamental ingredient for solar cells and other key technologies. It’s emerging as a linchpin in the quest for a sustainable future.
Australia’s unknown potential for high-purity quartz resources
A new paper has established a baseline understanding of Australia’s potential for High Purity Quartz (HPQ) resources, an area that has been significantly under-reported.
Critical minerals: the quiet achievers gallium and germanium
Australia exports around 1bn tonnes of iron ore each year and 300 tonnes of gold. Beyond these well-known commodities lies a suite of lesser-known minerals critical for the world’s advancement.
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.
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.
