#RareEarths #StrategicMinerals #CriticalMinerals and #CSIRO and friends.

There is a lot of noise about rare earths and Australia at the moment. Much of it is warranted.
Most of it is a sausage skin of Polemics wrapped around Superpower conflict and even Nationalist diatribal (sic) "smoke up ya bum or piss in ya pocket?" stuff.

Real work is being done by both the Public sector and the Private.

Here is ONE underlying strategy.
This is curated by the CSIRO.

Its objectives are to:

- create diverse, resilient and sustainable supply chains through strong and secure international partnerships

- build sovereign capability in critical minerals processing

- use our critical minerals to help Australia become a renewable energy superpower [1]

- extract more value from our resources onshore, which creates jobs and economic opportunities, including for regional and First Nations communities.

[1] oh no ! Not another one.
Soooper !

https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/critical-minerals-strategy-2023-2030

Geologists have confirmed the discovery of the largest known gold deposit, valued at more than $80 billion. This massive reserve could reshape the global gold market and influence mining strategies. Experts warn that the find may spark economic interest and geopolitical competition.

#golddiscovery #largestgoldreserve #economicimpact #strategicminerals #billiondollargold