European Commission declares signing its 13th critical mineral trade partnership with Australia

Key figures, including EU Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis and Thierry Breton, alongside Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell, heralded the agreement as mutually beneficial, emphasising its importance for the European Green Deal and the decarbonisation of transport.

The newly forged partnership promotes the EU's strategy to diversify its supply of essential minerals by integrating value chains and promoting sustainable production practices. Australia, a leading producer of aluminium ore, cobalt, copper, and other critical minerals, stands to gain significantly from EU investments aimed at enhancing its renewable energy projects. This collaboration is expected to drive forward the EU's ambitious green and digital transition goals.