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How the Indo Pacific Can De Risk Critical Minerals from China
From cobalt to rare earths, critical minerals form the backbone of global supply chains, but their extraction and processing remain dangerously concentrated. For the Indo-Pacific, this isn’t just a resource challenge; it’s a strategic imperative. As Indonesia brings scale in nickel, Australia leads in lithium, and India and Japan drive demand and downstream innovation, the region must forge tighter partnerships to secure, diversify, and democratise critical mineral flows. This session will unpack the possibilities on this front.