Tag: critical minerals
Australia, United States outline joint steps to secure critical minerals supply chains
Australia and the United States have stepped up efforts to secure critical minerals supply chains, with both governments confirming new investment measures and closer coordination under a bilateral framework.
DryFlow Magnetics ramps up manufacturing for waterless iron ore tech
DryFlow Magnetics, an Adelaide-based industrial technology firm, is progressing the manufacturing and deployment of a dry magnetic processing system for iron ore and critical minerals.
Australia, US boost manufacturing-linked critical minerals projects with $5B framework investment
The Australian Government says more than $5 billion will be delivered to support critical minerals projects tied to advanced manufacturing and supply chains, under a bilateral framework with the United States.
Australian Government launches Investor Front Door pilot to support major projects
The Australian Government has announced the first pilot projects under its Investor Front Door initiative, aimed at supporting investment in fuel security, supply chain resilience and critical minerals.
Ancient tectonics linked to rare earth mineral deposits, Adelaide University study finds
Research from Adelaide University has identified ancient tectonic processes as a key factor in locating rare earth elements (REEs), which are critical for modern technologies and the global clean energy transition.
Townsville port adds capacity for manufacturing, critical minerals cargo
A new cargo facility has been completed at the Port of Townsville in North Queensland, expanding the port’s ability to handle large equipment shipments.
Parliamentary hearing to examine future of critical minerals sector
Australia’s federal parliament is set to examine the role of critical minerals in the nation’s economic future, with the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries announcing its first public hearing as part of a broader inquiry.
$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.
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