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Critical minerals will be central to our transition to net zero. The world needs them, and Australia has them, writes PETER MAYFIELD. To read this opinion piece click here

A team led by researchers at the University of Queensland has developed an innovative method to turn harmful tailings into healthy soil. Tailings, the waste left after extracting precious and critical minerals, often contain harmful chemicals and heavy metals that can pollute soil, water, and even crops. There are over 1800 tailings storage facilities around...