Critical Minerals: The Global Race for Resources Powering Tomorrow's Technologies

Oct 21, 2025 05:25 pm CST

Australia stands at the forefront of a global competition for critical minerals essential to modern technologies. As China implements new export restrictions and the US seeks alternative supply chains, Australia's vast reserves of lithium, rare earths, and other critical materials present both economic opportunities and strategic advantages in the clean energy transition. The article examines how these resources are shaping international relations and Australia's potential to move beyond raw extraction to higher-value processing and manufacturing.