Australia, Germany back critical minerals projects to bolster climate efforts
Australia and Germany have partnered to pave the way for new opportunities for critical minerals projects as part of a broader effort to achieve climate and energy goals.
Australia’s critical minerals, clean energy tech sectors to see boost in 2023
Australia’s lithium and base metal industries are expected to be worth approximately $47 billion in the current financial year amid strong demand in the country’s clean energy technology sector.
Gov’t says traditional resources critical in manufacturing technologies toward net zero ambition
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King has outlined the accomplishments and challenges faced by the country's resources sector, emphasising the importance of traditional resources in manufacturing technologies needed to bring down emissions in Australia.
Australian governments to collaborate to boost critical minerals sector
Resources and mining ministers across federal, state, and territory governments across Australia are set to collaborate to support the development of Australia’s critical minerals sector.
Northern Territory highlights critical minerals credentials in new report
Minister for Mining and Industry Nicole Manison said that recent data found the cost of critical minerals exploration in the Northern Territory increased by about 30 per cent in 2022 to $198.6 million –up from $153.4 million in 2021.
Spodumene production recommences at NAL, marking new milestone
Sayona Mining Limited announced the resumption of spodumene (lithium) production at its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Canada, with the successful start-up of process operations.
NRW granted surface mining and TSF construction contract for the Bellevue Gold Project
Golden Spur Resources Pty Ltd, a Bellevue Gold Limited subsidiary, granted a contract to NRW Holdings Limited for surface mining and constructing a tailings storage facility at the Bellevue Gold Project.
Critical minerals roundtables with industry and community groups
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King met with key industry and community organisations to explore how to best promote Australia's critical minerals sector and maximise benefits across the country.
BHP trials HVO to power mining equipment at Yandi
BHP is testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to power mining equipment at its Yandi iron ore mines in Western Australia.
Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program applications now open
Applications are now open for the Northern Territory Government's Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program, which aims to assist an industry that supports thousands of local employment.
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