Tag: critical minerals
Public comments sought to update Australia’s critical minerals list
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking public feedback on updating Australia’s critical minerals list after the Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030 was released last month.
Australian gov’t awards grants to advance hydrogen, mining and wine projects
Three University of Adelaide-led projects have received government funding from the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program to help create new styles of wine, explore renewable natural hydrogen and recover critical minerals.
Queensland Government unveils new critical minerals fund
The Queensland Government has opened the applications for the new Queensland Critical Minerals and Battery Technology.
Australian mining ministers affirm support for critical minerals sector
Resources and mining ministers from the federal, state and territory governments in Australia have expressed their support for the nation’s critical minerals sector and reaffirmed a commitment to attracting foreign investment for resources projects.
Monash startup develops improved membrane technology for expanded lithium production
ElectraLith, a start-up spun out of Monash University, is developing technology that promises to dramatically increase the efficiency of lithium manufacturing, a critical mineral for battery technologies used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy welcomed by Nyrstar
Nyrstar, a global producer of critical minerals and metals, has welcomed the announcement of Australia's new Critical Minerals Strategy, highlighting the urgent need of recognising zinc's contribution to the nation’s critical minerals vision.
Australia’s new Critical Minerals Strategy to boost jobs in mining, manufacturing sectors
The Australian government has released the new Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at creating more jobs in the mining and manufacturing industries and backing global efforts towards achieving net zero emissions.
AWU to propose critical minerals export tax to foster onshore manufacturing
The Australian Workers’ Union is pushing a resolution that would establish a tax on unprocessed exports of critical minerals at the upcoming ALP National Conference.
ATSE welcomes new budget measures, calls for more R&D strategy backed by advanced manufacturing
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Federal Budget's science and technology measures but called for more strategy and investment to bolster research and innovation reinforced through advanced manufacturing.
New federal budget to foster Australian industry’s low-carbon future
The Albanese government has placed a heavy emphasis on its efforts to promote energy security and a low-carbon future with the release of its second Budget.
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