CRITICAL
MINERALS

Unlocking the Backbone of Australia’s Clean Energy Future

powering australia sector critical mineral overview

Essential Resources
For A Resilient
Energy Future

Australia is no longer just a supplier of critical minerals; we are at the cutting edge of global deployment and innovation in stationary battery technologies. With rising demand for energy storage, coordinated national investment, and a growing base of local expertise, we are establishing the full supply chain, from critical mineral refining to advanced battery production and end-of-life maintenance and recycling.

TOP 5

exporter of multiple critical minerals and iron ore

127k

in job opportunities to be realised in the critical mineral manufacturing sector by 2035

~US4

cents/kWh. A global lowest in cost of renewables, if we capture leadership opportunity

SECTOR OVERVIEW

As global demand for batteries accelerates, so does the need for resilient, scalable supply chains. With Australia's abundant renewable resources, integrating battery storage with clean energy creates the most affordable power option.

Batteries are critical not just to renewable energy and grid stability, but to the future of transport, manufacturing, and energy security.

Australia holds a strategic advantage, abundant critical minerals, world-class research capability, and a legacy of industrial know-how. These strengths position us to play a leading role in the global battery economy. Realising this opportunity means going beyond extraction, and investing in domestic value-add, skilled jobs, and innovation.

Nyngan Australia June 20th 2012 : Shallow depth of field image of a miner inspecting ore rocks on a conveyor in NSW Australia

MAKING IT HAPPEN

We support Australia’s battery ecosystem from design and manufacturing to next‑generation energy storage deployment. Acting as connectors, we map the supply chain from critical minerals to batteries, driving national collaboration.

Through programs like Building Future Batteries Capability, we raise standards, showcase innovation, and help technologies reach market readiness. Partnering with TAFE Queensland and global hubs like the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, we build workforce skills and support industry scale‑up.

By fostering innovation, investment, and partnerships across research and manufacturing, we’re powering Australia’s growth in the global battery industry.