Tag: critical minerals

A ‘leap forward’: Critical Minerals Strategy surfaces

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal government has earmarked $500 million for critical minerals projects under its new Critical Minerals Strategy, which will also seek to streamline the environmental approval process and update...

Recharge Industries shifts focus to UK gigafactory

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Geelong-based Recharge Industries is recommitting its staff to the development of its British factory, while planning approval for its proposed Australian development remains unsubmitted. The firm currently employs 160...

PwC helping govt pick critical minerals projects

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
PwC is being paid up to $8 million to help the Australian and Indian governments choose which critical minerals projects they invest in as part of a bilateral move...

Approach critical minerals like a startup ecosystem

Posted on   |  by Natalie Chapman
Australia’s critical mineral industry holds immense potential for supporting emerging industries, but we desperately need a strategic approach that fosters innovation and long-term growth. What Australia needs most is...

$50m critical minerals grants back value chain shift

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Critical minerals ventures in Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales have shared in nearly $50 million in federal grants to help diversify supply chains, increase value-add and lower...

Tax critical minerals exports to build sovereign capability: AWU

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A “significant, punitive tax” on critical minerals exports should be implemented to encourage the development of domestic processing and generate revenue for investments across the value chain, according to...

Full Monty ambition for critical mineral supply chains

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government has opened the funding taps on a range of measures specifically designed to get Australian critical minerals projects locked into the global supply chains. The new...

WA lithium hydroxide plant set to double output

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A lithium hydroxide plant in Kemerton, Western Australia will double its lithium hydroxide production after confirming expansion plans. Collectively, the plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide...