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Australian Institute of International Affairs article: A change from the fair-weather approach to critical minerals in EU-Australia relations?
In the context of trade negotiations, particularly the failed variety, it is de rigueur to highlight obstacles, barriers and differences. But where critical minerals policy is concerned, it is the similarities between the European Union (EU) and Australia that are noteworthy. Given changed global circumstances, both Australia and the EU are now moving at pace to shore up supply of these industrial and strategic necessities. Positively for trade negotiators, we each have something to offer.
Read the full article written by Brent Jackson here.
Resource(ful) Diplomacy in a Time of War
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, 16 NATIONAL CIRCUIT BARTON, 26 MAY, 12.00–14.00
The Centre’s first major event, hosted by the National Press Club - Resource(ful) Diplomacy in a Time of War - brought together representatives from the diplomatic corps, business, defence, and media sectors to explore the strategic importance of critical minerals in shaping global alliances, trade, and the clean energy future.
Ukraine is Europe’s critical minerals powerhouse, and control over Ukraine’s critical minerals is becoming a decisive factor in shaping peace. Ukraine’s critical resources are pivotal for Ukraine’s sovereignty and also for Europe’s energy independence and the European Union’s strategic autonomy.
Within this context, a growing number of strategically aligned countries seek cooperation with Australia to secure critical minerals supply chains, increasingly shaping the economic relationship between Europe and Australia.
Are Ukraine’s critical minerals a ‘Trump card’ to end the war? What is Ukraine’s potential in securing Europe’s energy security? How does Europe see the opportunities for further cooperation with Australia? How can Australia support Ukraine and Europe to develop its natural resources and achieve
strategic autonomy?
With thanks to our speakers, which included Tania Constable – CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko – Ambassador of Ukraine, Ambassador of Denmark – Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, Ambassador of the European Union to Australia Gabriele Visentin, veteran journalist Andrew Greene and UC Vice-Chancellor, Bill Shorten.