A recent study by researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the University of Queensland (UQ) found that Australian junior mining firms play a crucial role in the identification and development of critical resources in Latin America. 

Nunez-Picado, A; Martinus K; Sigler, T. (2021) Globalisation strategies and roles among Australian junior mining firms in Latin America. Geographical Research. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1745-5871.12505