Ceramics In Australia: Raw And Advanced Materials Drive Land Down Under'S Global Reach

Take one island continent rich in natural resources, academic strength and economic muscle. Add a relatively small population that is concentrated in a handful of metropolitan areas and dispersed across a vast terrain. Throw into the mix a distance from global markets that can make foreign trade daunting. Combine all these factors and you begin to get a sense of the opportunities and challenges that come together in the Australian ceramics sector. From technical ceramics to nuclear and solar R&D, Australia's sector is more than a zircon in the rough, as explained in this article.