How batteries are made — and how the future of a new industry hangs in the balance.

Australia is shifting toward battery mineral production amidst rising global demand. The country is building lithium-ion battery factories but currently focuses on raw material exports. To increase revenue, Australia must invest in processing and manufacturing, but progress is slow. The window to become a clean energy leader is brief, with fierce global competition.

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How batteries are made — and how the future of a new industry hangs in the balance – ABC News