Tag: critical minerals

Australian Strategic Materials Limited announced the reception of a non-binding and conditional Letter of Interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM), outlining a debt funding package of up to USD 600 million (AUD 923 million) for the construction and execution phase of the Dubbo Project, focusing on rare earths and critical minerals.

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is inviting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the critical minerals industry to apply for a 10-week online program, which champions innovation accessibility for Australian businesses.

The Australian government has announced an $840 million investment to construct the country’s first combined rare earths mine and refinery in the Northern Territory. 

Minister Madeleine King is visiting Canada and the United States from 3 to 8 March to discuss critical minerals essential for supporting eco-friendly technologies.

The Australian government has launched a $40 million grant program to bolster the nation's international partnerships for critical minerals.

ASX-listed Queensland Pacific Metals is spearheading the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) project to establish an environmentally sustainable critical minerals refinery within the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct under the Townsville City Council.

The Australian Government has released the Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus, highlighting 52 high-quality, investment-ready projects in a move towards bolstering the nation’s position in the critical minerals market.

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) this week in a move to bolster investment in Australian resources projects and strengthen Australia's reputation as a reliable export partner.

Federal Minister for Resources Madeleine King and Western Australian Minister for Mines David Michael are set to meet with business leaders in the nickel and lithium industries to explore the challenges facing the sector and discuss how the government can help address them. 

The Australian Government has announced approximately $22 million in investments for three key research projects that will help boost the nation's critical minerals industry.