Tag: critical minerals
Future Made in Australia bill to boost local manufacturing, says AWU
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has welcomed the passing of the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024, describing it as a significant milestone in advancing Australia’s role in green hydrogen and critical minerals processing.
Australian SMEs to benefit from CSIRO’s $400K graphite innovation fund
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has introduced a new research and development (R&D) grant initiative aimed at accelerating the domestic battery industry and expanding export opportunities, particularly in the United States.
$3M investment to explore WA critical minerals processing facility
The Australian and Western Australian governments have announced a joint $3 million investment to support a feasibility study for a Critical Minerals Advanced Processing (CMAP) facility in Western Australia.
$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.
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