Australia and the European Union have established an impressive web of agreements and frameworks over the past two years to strengthen critical-minerals cooperation. Yet the ultimate test will be whether these commitments can deliver the …
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While many international critical-minerals partnerships remain at the level of frameworks and dialogues, Australia and South Korea have advanced to tangible action. The partnership’s strength is the volume of minerals processed, refined and integrated into …
Global decarbonisation goals, the digital revolution and economic growth are driving an unprecedented rise in demand for critical minerals. At the same time, Southeast Asian nations are positioning themselves for varied roles in critical minerals …
Recent bilateral and multilateral initiatives show a clear acceleration in India–Australia critical minerals engagement. This growth has been characterised by government memorandums of understanding, tariff-reducing trade agreements, joint research hubs and cross-border industry investments. Both …
Engagement between Australia and the United States on critical minerals has matured from technical cooperation into a strategic partnership, aligning resource security with clean energy and defence priorities. Both governments recognise the urgency of diversifying …
This year marks the 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which first formally recognised women’s indispensable role in peace and security. Since the resolution’s passing, the threats that women face have evolved. …
Australia’s latest national wastewater monitoring report confirms what many in law enforcement already know: methamphetamine consumption is soaring, hitting record highs nationwide. The central problem is that while Australian police and border agencies continue to …
While Australia is coming to terms with the realities of hybrid threats, South Korea has long been on the front line. Reflecting its formal state of war with North Korea, South Korea has endured decades …
Sea state Defence Minister Richard Marles visited the Maldives in early June and announced a present of one Guardian-class patrol boat and hydrographic equipment. They are expected to be delivered in 2026. Australia has an …
Myanmar’s rare earth sector has become a geopolitical flashpoint where critical minerals, armed conflict and strategic competition intersect. In 2024, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) suspended mining operations in northern Myanmar’s Kachin State, sharply curtailing …
Planet A Severe drought is affecting large areas of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia, with some regions receiving near-record low levels of rainfall. Agricultural producers are incurring substantial financial costs to purchase feed …
Sea state The Australian government donated drones and operator training worth just under $1 million to the Philippine coast guard in early May. The gift of 20 aerial drones and training by drone operators from …