Toward Programme
Critical Minerals Control: Mining vs. Refining Power Explained - Discovery Alert
Why it matters
The article highlights Australia's vulnerability in critical minerals supply chains—mining raw ore is only half the battle; refining capacity and downstream processing determine true resource sovereignty and economic value capture. Strengthening Australian refining and processing capability directly supports Pillar 1 (Resource Sovereignty) and Pillar 5 (Decoupling from China), reducing dependence on Chinese processing monopolies.
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