Australia continues to make waves on the international critical minerals front, with Resources and Northern Australia Minister Madeleine King confirming her attendance at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Canada this week.
“Australia is committed to working with our international partners to build secure, sustainable supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths elements that are crucial for clean energy technology and advanced manufacturing,” King said.
“This meeting is an opportunity to strengthen those partnerships and ensure Australia continues to play a leading role in delivering the resources the world needs, creating secure jobs in Australia.”
Canada’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Tim Hodgson, extended the invitation to King, who will discuss critical minerals and energy security with the members. Another key topic will be strengthening international relationships to build more diverse supply chains for rare earths, according to King.
King’s attendance will boost trade discussions of lithium, antimony, vanadium and light and heavy rare earth elements, all of which are vital for batteries, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, as well as medical devices and modern defence applications. The 2025 G7 meeting will be held in Toronto.
The G7 comprises the European Union and seven member countries: France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada. It was first held in 1975 as a “Group of Six” in response to major economic concerns following the global oil crisis of the mid-1970s.
