France is among the countries interested in investing in Australian mining projects related to critical minerals, according to Australian Resources Minister Madeleine King. This interest is part of an international context marked by the desire to secure the supply of raw materials essential to modern technologies.
These resources, particularly rare earth elements, are essential for manufacturing high-tech products, from batteries to electronic equipment. Many countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on China, which largely dominates these supply chains globally.
A global competition to secure resources
Australia, rich in mineral resources, has multiplied its partnerships in recent years. In particular, it has concluded an agreement with the United States providing for several billion dollars of investments, as well as cooperation with Japan, India, South Korea and several European countries, including France.
Paris is showing increasing interest, with commitments already made at the political level and through financial instruments such as Bpifrance Assurance Export. However, unlike other partners, France has not yet announced massive funding for mining projects in Australia, suggesting a strategy still under development in this strategic sector.
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