Australia’s critical minerals strategy must avoid Pinjarra’s mistakes (John Coyne – The Strategist)

The Albanese government’s announcement of a $1.2 billion critical minerals strategic stockpile marks an important step towards securing Australia’s economic future. Yet history warns us that simply building supply is insufficient: market volatility, fragmented value chains and regulatory hurdles can still derail even the most promising ventures. If policymakers and industry leaders are serious about delivering sovereign capability, they must build durable partnerships, plan for market instability and learn from past failures, such as the Pinjarra gallium refinery.

Australia’s critical minerals strategy must avoid Pinjarra’s mistakes | The Strategist