Icy blast hits millions of Aussies + Wtf is a critical mineral?

Thursday Headlines:  US-Iran deal could be closed soon Deadly hantavirus outbreak spreads to Europe Three states to cop snow in cold snap Legal warnings as One Nation backs Ben Roberts-Smith  One Nation volunteer clashes with Liberal senator James Paterson Public FIFA screenings banned in Melbourne ahead of the World Cup Deep Dive: Critical minerals are being sold as the backbone of Australia’s future, and right now, countries around the world are scrambling to secure them.  But what exactly are they? Why have they become such a major economic and national security priority? And what does Australia, a country built on digging things up and shipping them overseas, stand to gain?  In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Professor in Global Governance at the University of Sydney Susan Park to unpack it all.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.