Tag: critical minerals
$200M project to drive jobs and rare earths dev’t in NT
The Australian Government's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) has announced a $200 million investment in Arafura Rare Earths, marking a step in strengthening Australia's critical minerals sector.
Gov’t invests in 23 Cooperative Research projects to power Aussie innovation
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has expressed its support for the announcement by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, of 23 newly funded...
Hazer and Mitsui strengthen partnership with graphite market expansion focus
Hazer Group has extended its non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co, Ltd (Tokyo, Japan), pushing forward joint efforts to explore potential markets for Hazer’s low-emissions graphite.
Australian Strategic Materials receives major gov’t backing for rare earths project
The Australian Government is positioning Dubbo as a central hub in its strategy to enhance Australia’s critical minerals and rare earths industry in New South Wales.
Aluminium Council urges gov’t to recognise bauxite and alumina as critical minerals
The Australian Aluminium Council has reiterated its demand for the inclusion of bauxite, alumina, and aluminium on Australia’s Critical Minerals list, following a new report that outlines escalating risks to the sector.
R&D and global ties key for Australia’s critical minerals – CSIRO report
A new report by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, emphasises the crucial role of research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) investment and international collaboration in positioning Australia as a leader in the global energy transition.
Queensland unveils major initiatives to boost critical minerals industry
Queensland’s burgeoning critical minerals industry is on display to the world with the launch of two new initiatives.
Australia invests $2.5M in global critical minerals R&D effort
A new grant from the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub (R&D Hub) will support a CSIRO research program designed to advance critical minerals technology and enhance international collaboration in the field.
What Australia needs to do for a “Future Made Down Under”
The Future Made in Australia program was a centrepiece of the Albanese government's Federal Budget this year. One of the program's main aims is to position Australia as a global leader in manufacturing in modern industries such as renewable energy, critical minerals processing, and quantum computing.
$798M Vecco project to bolster manufacturing in Queensland
Queensland's renewable energy sector and manufacturing industry are set to receive a boost with the Vecco Critical Minerals Project moving closer to fruition after gaining coordinated project status.
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