How Australia’s critical minerals support a thriving society

Critical minerals are the hidden ingredients that make modern life possible — from smartphones and electric vehicles to clean energy, defence technology and everyday infrastructure. They are the building blocks of a modern thriving society. They help power clean energy systems, enable advanced manufacturing, support digital technologies, strengthen defence capability, and create new jobs and investment in regional communities. Australia is a critical minerals powerhouse, with world-class resources, growing processing capability and a strong reputation for responsible, reliable supply. Our publicly available geoscience data helps unlock future discoveries by supporting targeted exploration and reducing investment risk. By developing these resources responsibly and at pace, Australia can strengthen supply chain resilience, attract new investment, support regional jobs and contribute to a more prosperous, secure and sustainable future at home and with trusted partners around the world.