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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.
Offshore exploration permits greenlit to support east coast gas supply, net zero goals
The Australian Government is set to finalise new offshore exploration permits for gas supply, aimed at firming renewables and supporting the economy during Australia's transition to net zero emissions.
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.
Grants to drive critical minerals production in Australia
The Australian Government will provide $13 million in grants to critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia to boost downstream processing and strengthen Australia’s sovereign capabilities.
Resource and energy export earnings expected to decline as prices stabilize
Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are forecast to normalize over the next two years as commodity prices return to long-term levels following the price spike after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Australian resource earnings to steady despite short-term declines
Resources and energy export earnings in Australia are projected to follow long-term trends in the next two years, buoyed by improved supply and a more favourable global economic outlook.
ASM advances rare earths project with US EXIM’s USD 600M support
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.
Arafura’s rare earths refinery in NT gets $840M federal investment
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 King heads to North America, Canada for talks on critical minerals
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.
$40M grant program to bolster Australia’s international critical minerals partnerships
The Australian government has launched a $40 million grant program to bolster the nation's international partnerships for critical minerals.
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