The Indonesian president’s visit to Australia could lead to closer co-operation on the energy transition, with Australia supplying lithium for Indonesia’s electric vehicle and battery production.
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Research Fellow, Birmingham Centre for Strategic Elements & Critical Materials, University of Birmingham
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