ACM co-founder Carl Heinrich Bruhn met with Australia’s Ambassador to Germany, H.E. Natasha Smith, in Berlin on 27 January 2026 to discuss the Alliance Critical Materials Fund and opportunities for deeper cooperation with Australia. The discussion explored Australia’s potential role as an ACM Partner Country, including pathways for co-investment, strategic dialogue and formal cooperation between ACM and the Australian Government.
The meeting built on growing Australia-Europe cooperation on critical minerals and ACM’s existing engagement with Australian government, industry and investment stakeholders, with a shared focus on strengthening secure, resilient and diversified international supply chains.

ACM Alliance Chairman Carl Heinrich Bruhn with H.E. Natasha Smith, Australian Ambassador to Germany, Berlin, 27 January 2026.