Tag: critical minerals
$53M grant to support development of critical metals refining industry
The Australian Government has announced $53 million in funding to support the development of a domestic critical metals refining industry through the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program.
Australia, Canada leaders highlight manufacturing cooperation during Canberra talks
Australia and Canada have signalled deeper cooperation in manufacturing and industrial capability following talks in Canberra between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to a joint statement released by the two governments.
Victorian gov’t boosts manufacturing with new antimony processing push
The Victorian Government says it is strengthening the state’s manufacturing capability by boosting critical minerals processing, announcing new grants aimed at establishing a local antimony processing industry and creating jobs in regional Victoria.
Australia doubles down on manufacturing with critical minerals rise
Australia’s manufacturing and resource capabilities have been bolstered by the latest Australian Government stocktake of mineral resources, which points to strong growth in exploration, production and economic potential for critical minerals essential to advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies.
Queensland startup receives ARENA backing for critical minerals innovation
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $5 million in funding for Queensland startup Banksia Minerals to support a pilot project aimed at advancing copper production and strengthening Australia’s critical minerals capability.
Queensland gov’t trade mission targets manufacturing and resources growth in East Asia
The Queensland Government has announced a trade mission to East Asia aimed at strengthening manufacturing and resources ties, with Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and Manufacturing Dale Last leading a delegation to South Korea and Japan to promote investment and economic growth in the State’s mining and manufacturing sectors.
Australian gov’t promotes new critical minerals investment prospectus
The Australian Government says it is seeking to position the country as a global leader in the production and processing of critical minerals, as it promotes new investment opportunities to international partners.
Manufacturing priorities underpin new details of Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
Manufacturing supply chains are set to be a key focus of the Albanese Government’s newly detailed $1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, which aims to secure minerals essential to Australia’s economy, national security and domestic manufacturing capability.
House committee launches inquiry into critical minerals with focus on manufacturing, regional outcomes
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries has launched an inquiry into the factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes for critical minerals projects across Australia, including their role in domestic manufacturing and industrial supply chains.
New work plan greenlights major mineral sands project in Victoria
The Victorian Government has approved a new work plan for VHM Limited’s Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, a move expected to create jobs and expand the state’s critical minerals sector.
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