While graphite isn't specifically mentioned, we know it's one...

While graphite isn't specifically mentioned, we know it's one with export controls from Cn and is considered a critical mineral by the west. On this, I assume graphite/RNU could be included in the below article. Otherwise, if Australia can (with aid of the critical mineral tax incentives) provide a stable, reliable and cost efficient source of critical minerals, it may just remove that great big Cn thumb that's been stuck to Aus's forehead for so long.





Link: disallowed/business/markets/australia-close-to-breaking-china-s-critical-mineral-stranglehold-20250205-p5l9ox.html
in case the link is redacted, try Sydney Morning ..H.


A bit more about the critical minerals production tax incentives which applies to 31 identified critical minerals: https://treasury.gov.au/consultation/c2024-541266

Critical minerals list: https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-critical-minerals-list-and-strategic-materials-list#footnote-14

Graphite has a footnote stating "The European Union identifies natural graphite as a critical raw material and Japan identifies carbon (which forms graphite) as a critical mineral". Anyone with any ideas why the author specified this considering it is also listed as critical in the US and even Cn?