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. Â
General Motors taps Aussie company Element 25 to help expand US EV supply chain
Element 25, a producer of manganese concentrate in Western Australia, has partnered with General Motors to support the production of over 1 million electric vehicles (EV) in North America.
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.Â
Ampcontrol buys Androck to support industry decarbonisation
Australian electrical engineering company Ampcontrol has acquired Hunter-based Androck Engineering & Mining to expand renewable energy manufacturing and boost the low-carbon economy transition.Â
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.Â
Perdaman starts work on $6 billion urea plant in Western Australia
Industrial chemical producer Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers has started building its $6 billion urea facility in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.Â
Gov’t lauds US investment in WA critical minerals processing capacity
Australia is set to cement its position as a global power in the international critical minerals industry with a massive investment from Albemarle Corporation.Â
VTRE to supply ASM’s KMP with rare earth oxide
Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has inked a binding agreement with Vietnam Rare Earth Company (VTRE) for the purchase of rare earth oxides from Vietnam for use as feedstock at ASM's Korean Metals Plant (KMP).
Jervois submits loan application under US DOE manufacturing initiative
Australian cobalt company Jervois Global Limited has submitted an application to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Program Office to finance its proposed greenfield US cobalt refinery.Â
Northern Territory eyes stronger critical mineral ties with Japan, S. Korea
The Northern Territory’s Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison is set to visit Japan and South Korea to strengthen international ties and promote foreign investments in the state’s critical minerals and energy sectors.Â
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