Minerals

We are committed to growing Australia's role as a reliable, sustainable and globally competitive supplier of energy and mineral exports.

Australia’s mineral resources are among the richest in the world. These include the critical minerals and strategic materials we need to produce critical technologies.

Accelerating Australia’s critical minerals industry

Critical minerals

We are growing our critical minerals sector to make Australia a world-leading producer of raw and processed critical minerals. Find investment opportunities, funding and initiatives.
Critical Minerals Office

The CMO is the Australian Government's central coordination point for critical minerals. It provides national policy and strategic advice and facilitation services for industry.

Offshore mineral exploration and mining

We regulate mineral activity in Australian waters under the Offshore Minerals Act 1994.
Ranger Uranium Mine

The Australian Government and Northern Territory Government regulate rehabilitation and closure of the Ranger Uranium Mine.
Taxes, royalties and export controls on minerals

Companies that extract mineral and petroleum resources must pay taxes and royalties.
Uranium and controlled ores

Companies must apply for permission to export uranium oxide concentrate or uranium ore concentrate, controlled ores, and other nuclear materials.
Rough diamonds

Companies exporting rough diamonds from Australia must meet the requirements of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).

Jan 2026

Strategic reserve to secure Australia’s critical mineral supply

The Australian Government will invest $1.2 billion to create a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve.
Dec 2025

Australia signs Pax Silica Declaration to secure our digital future

Australia took part in the Pax Silica Summit in Washington D.C. this week and affirmed our commitment to strengthen supply chains as we advance technologies.
Nov 2025 Critical Minerals Office

Australia and Canada strengthen partnership on critical minerals

The signed Joint Declaration of Intent on Critical Minerals Collaboration will improve cooperation and trade for both countries.
Oct 2025 Critical Minerals Office

Australia and the United States sign landmark bilateral framework on critical minerals

The framework will help both countries achieve resilience and security in our critical minerals and rare earths supply chains.
Sep 2025

Our sector plans for industry and resources are now available

The Australian Government’s Net Zero Plan and sector plans outline how we can achieve a fair, efficient transition to net zero by 2050.