Western Australia is a global leader in the exploration, development and production of major mineral commodities that support the energy transition, advanced manufacturing, defence technologies and emerging industries. The State is endowed with significant resources of lithium, rare earth elements, nickel, cobalt, graphite, vanadium, high-purity alumina and other strategically important commodities that are increasingly sought by governments and industry worldwide.
As global demand for secure, reliable and diversified mineral supply chains continues to grow, Western Australia offers investors and international partners access to a stable regulatory framework, strong environmental and governance standards, world-class infrastructure, extensive geological knowledge and a highly skilled resources workforce. These advantages position the State as an attractive destination for long-term investment across the critical minerals value chain.
To help investors identify and evaluate opportunities, the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration presents the Western Australia Critical Minerals Prospectus, the Strategic and Critical Minerals in Western Australia maps and the Critical Minerals Dashboard. These complementary resources present information on projects across Western Australia, allowing users to explore opportunities by commodity, project stage and location. Together, these products provide valuable insights into the State’s critical minerals sector.
2026 Critical Mineral Prospectus
Critical Minerals map
The Strategic and Critical Minerals in Western Australia maps provide a detailed overview of the State’s strategic and critical mineral assets, projects and supporting infrastructure. The map suite highlights project locations, development stages, mining tenure, processing facilities, major transport corridors and Strategic Industrial Areas. Mineral classifications used follow the Australian Government’s Critical Minerals and Strategic Materials list.
