Critical Minerals and Rare Earths
AKBC’s Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Industry Group connects members with the people and opportunities shaping one of the most strategically important sectors in the Australia–Korea relationship.
As global demand accelerates for lithium, rare earth elements, and other critical inputs for clean energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing, this group provides a platform for members to engage directly with key Korean buyers, investors, and policymakers.
Focused on practical outcomes, the group supports members to navigate supply chains, unlock investment opportunities, and build long-term partnerships across the Australia–Korea corridor.
Participation is exclusive to AKBC members at the Advance, Immerse, and Accelerate levels, with access to all Industry Groups included as part of these memberships.
What we do:
Host targeted roundtables with Australian and Korean government and industry leaders;
Facilitate introductions;
Lead delegations and in-market engagement in Korea;
Provide insights on policy, supply chains, and emerging trends; and
Create speaking and profile opportunities at our major events.
Recent Activities:
AKBC Canberra Leadership Summit (Mar, 2026)
WA Premier's Roundtable (Aug, 2025)
WA-Korea Business Forum in Perth (May, 2025)
Critical Minerals Industry Group Meeting (May, 2025)
Australia–Korea Critical Minerals Roundtable with the Hon Madeleine King MP (2024)
Australia–Korea Critical Minerals Networking Event (2024)
Chairman’s Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Delegation to Korea (2024)
IMARC panel: “Insights and Investments from Korea” (2024)
Australia–Korea New Energy Forum participation and speaking opportunities
WA–Korea Business Forum engagement (2023)
Contribution to AKBC report: Critical Minerals, Urgent Opportunities
Australia–Korea Critical Minerals Roundtable with the Hon Madeleine King MP, as part of the 45th AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting in Perth (2024)
Why join
Gain direct access to decision-makers, market insights, and partnership opportunities across Australia and Korea’s critical minerals and rare earths ecosystem.