The Critical Minerals Trap: Why Australia Must Proceed with Caution

Australia’s push into critical minerals mining and processing is widely promoted as a strategic and economic win. Yet Chris Khatouki argues it also carries serious long-term risks, including deepening Australia’s commodity-dependent economy and further entrenching the country in great power economic rivalry.

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Screenshot of Christopher Khatouki's article in the Institute of International Affairs
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