The Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030 sets out the government’s vision to grow Australia’s critical minerals sector.

Our critical minerals sector is well placed to seize the opportunities of the clean energy transition thanks to Australia’s:

• rich geological reserves
• expertise at extracting minerals
• track record as a reliable producer and exporter of energy and resources.

The strategy was shaped by extensive public consultation to understand the barriers and opportunities facing the Australian industry and community.

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

The strategy sets out priorities across 6 focus areas. These outline how the government will work with communities, industry, investors, the research and innovation sector, states and territories and international partners.

The Australian government will support the sector across the 6 focus areas, including with communication, coordination, regulation and financial support. Support will be prioritised for minerals that are used in priority technologies.