Vanuatu
Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition
The Energy Transition in Vanuatu
Vanuatu, navigating the challenges of its Pacific island context, is charting a course towards a sustainable and resilient energy future, heavily investing in renewable resources to combat its reliance on costly imported fossil fuels. Embracing solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric power, Vanuatu aims to dramatically shift its electricity mix to renewables by 2030, as outlined in its National Energy Road Map. This ambitious journey includes a focus on rural electrification, utilising solar home systems and mini-grids to empower remote communities, alongside initiatives aimed at boosting energy efficiency across residential and commercial sectors. The government is actively enhancing policy and regulatory landscapes to encourage renewable investments and establish energy efficiency standards, integrating climate resilience into its infrastructure to withstand the vagaries of extreme weather and natural disasters. Supported by a tapestry of international partnerships, Vanuatu's strategy seeks not just to mitigate climate change impacts but to forge a path to energy independence, economic sustainability, and an uplifted quality of life for its people, positioning itself as a beacon of sustainable energy leadership in the Pacific.
Vanuatu's international economic, trade, and security alliances
Vanuatu's energy and power mix
The journey of Australasia's critical minerals
Australasia's shift towards renewable energy and sustainability is fundamentally supported by its wealth in critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earths among others, crucial for low-carbon technologies and future innovations. Emphasizing sustainable mining and innovative policies, this strategy mirrors global efforts, notably in North America and Europe.
Australia
Australia excels in lithium, rare earths, and nickel, holding the world's largest rutile reserves. Its mining sector, supported by strong regulations and innovation, makes it a crucial supplier of critical minerals for renewable energy and electronics.
Meet the Critical Minerals team
Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.
Henk de Hoop
Chief Executive Officer
Beresford Clarke
Managing Director: Technical & Research
Jamie Underwood
Principal Consultant
Ismet Soyocak
ESG & Critical Minerals Lead
Rj Coetzee
Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies
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