Indian investments key target of Australian minerals reforms

The state of Western Australia has introduced a series of reforms aimed at attracting investments in minerals and resources, including from India.

- Shashank Mattoo & Rituraj Baruah

In an interview with Mint, Western Australia deputy premier Rita Saffioti said there was much interest in greater investments and collaborations between Indian and Australian firms in rare earths.

The reforms are aimed at supporting projects that assist with decarbonization, she said. Western Australia has been in focus for its supply of key critical minerals including lithium, nickel and cobalt, as well as rare earth metals, which are used in smartphones, computers, batteries and electronics.