Toward Programme
To secure supply, Australia needs to engage with Africa’s mineral sovereignty
Why it matters
Australia's critical-mineral supply-chain resilience depends on diversifying sourcing beyond China-exposed regions. Direct strategic engagement with African governments on mineral sovereignty signals commitment to building alternative supply chains and reduces China's ability to monopolise downstream processing and pricing control.
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