ASM welcomes the release of the Australian government’s Critical Minerals Strategy 2023 -2030. This is a key step in providing the support that will enable access to private funding, attract foreign investment and help mature the sector.
We support the government’s view that Australia has an important role to play in the global clean energy transition, thanks to our extensive critical minerals reserves and world-leading mining capabilities.
We welcome in particular the $1 billion for value-add in resources as part of the National Reconstruction Fund and the Government’s commitment to leverage and strengthen Australia’s leading ESG capabilities, which is a strong competitive advantage for ASM, and our sector.
Rowena Smith, ASM CEO