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title: "Australia's empty spaces: A strategic economic move"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/284084401.md"
description: "Australia's vast uninhabited areas are a strategic economic choice, contributing to its prosperity. In contrast, the U.S. is investing $2.26 billion in a lithium deposit in Nevada to lessen reliance on foreign battery supplies. This highlights two different national strategies: Australia's focus on maintaining empty spaces versus the U.S.'s pursuit of untapped resources."
datetime: "2026-04-25T13:53:18.000Z"
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# Australia's empty spaces: A strategic economic move

Why is 95% of Australia largely uninhabited? It's not just about the harsh landscapes, but a strategic economic decision that keeps the country thriving. Meanwhile, in the Nevada desert, a massive lithium deposit lies dormant within an ancient supervolcano, poised to change the global dynamics of power. The U.S. has invested $2.26 billion to access it, aiming to reduce dependency on other nations for battery supplies. Two nations, two distinct strategies: one thrives on emptiness while the other seeks to uncover hidden wealth.

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