CANBERRA, ACT, March 7 -- Geoscience Australia issued the following news release:

Australia is home to some of the largest resources of the world's critical minerals. Geoscience Australia's annual stocktake report of these mineral resources has been released in the 2024 edition of Australia's Identified Mineral Resources (AIMR).

Geoscience Australia Chief Executive Officer Melissa Harris said Australia is playing a critical role in the global transition to a net zero future.

"Knowing what critical minerals and strategic materials are here in our own backyard is incredibly important for our country's future," Ms Harris said.

Drawing on almost half a century of data, AIMR 2024 identifies important trends in reserves, resources and mine pr...