Tag: critical minerals

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...

Land secured for $1bn battery material factory in WA

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A bid by critical minerals miner IGO and Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals to develop Australia’s first commercial precursor cathode active material for use in battery production has secured a...

Australia and UK sign new agreement on critical minerals

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Cooperation on critical minerals processing and value-added manufacturing capabilities between Australia and the United Kingdom will be expanded following the signing of a new Statement of Intent. The deal...