b'Canberra observed Figure 2.Locations of critical mineral deposits and operating mines, from Geoscience Australia( https://www.ga.gov.au/scientific-topics/minerals/critical-minerals).the uptake of 419 new explorationlithium, cobalt, graphite, high-purity tenements by 49 companies. alumina (HPA), tungsten, tantalum,Correction In the last paragraph of the Canberra observed column in PV 224, on page 24, all of battery precursor chemicals andthe millions should be replaced by billions.In addition, the $100 million Criticalvanadium.Minerals Development programme has provided nineteen grants to helpFinally, there will be funding available from early and mid-stage critical mineralsthe $6 billion National Reconstruction projects to overcome technical andFund.market barriers to production. These projects will produce minerals such asThe future looks good!AuGuST 2023 PREVIEW 26'