Australia Mining 2026: Global Business Reports

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Australia has an opportunity to capture more value from its critical minerals by refining and processing more raw materials domestically, supported by investment in the infrastructure needed to build a stronger downstream industry. In Global Business Reports’ Australia Mining 2026, Paul Greaney - Australian Resources Leader, points to mine tailings as another opportunity. Reprocessing can recover critical minerals and rare earths, while remaining materials such as silicates, carbonates and phosphates could potentially be put to productive use rather than stored indefinitely. These opportunities reflect a broader focus on getting more value from Australia’s resources while addressing some of the practical challenges associated with mining.

Australia has an opportunity to capture more value from its critical minerals by refining and processing more raw materials domestically, supported by investment in the infrastructure needed to build a stronger downstream industry.

In Global Business Reports’ Australia Mining 2026, Paul Greaney - Australian Resources Leader, points to mine tailings as another opportunity. Reprocessing can recover critical minerals and rare earths, while remaining materials such as silicates, carbonates and phosphates could potentially be put to productive use rather than stored indefinitely.

These opportunities reflect a broader focus on getting more value from Australia’s resources while addressing some of the practical challenges associated with mining.

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