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Critical minerals strategy set to power NSW manufacturing and regional jobs
The NSW Government has underlined the role of critical minerals in strengthening the state’s manufacturing sector, bringing together industry leaders, workers, and researchers in a new partnership to drive jobs and innovation.
CSIRO opens applications for R&D support in critical minerals sector
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has opened applications for its free eight-week online program, Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals, aimed at supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with research and development opportunities in the growing sector.
Green light for Tenindewa facility as AVL expands WA manufacturing footprint
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has approved Australian Vanadium Limited’s development application for a proposed vanadium processing facility at Tenindewa, a move seen as a key milestone in the company’s push to establish a fully integrated vanadium manufacturing operation in Australia.
Australian gov’t invests $50M to boost manganese supply in Pilbara
The Australian Government is backing the expansion of a key critical minerals project in Western Australia, with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) committing up to $50 million to support the growth of the Butcherbird manganese operation.
Australia’s Trailblazer Program unlocks $549 million industry investment to fast-track innovation
More than $500 million in direct industry investment has been unlocked through the Australian Government’s Trailblazer Universities Program to fast-track research and development in priority sectors such as defence, space, clean energy, and critical minerals, according to a recent announcement.
Registrations open for 2025 National Manufacturing Summit in Sydney
Registrations have officially opened for the 2025 National Manufacturing Summit, with the event set to be held on 24 July at the Shangri-La Sydney and a welcome dinner scheduled for 23 July.
IperionX begins feasibility study for Titan Critical Minerals Project with US gov’t backing
IperionX Limited has launched a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its Titan Critical Minerals Project in Tennessee, with support from the US Government as part of a broader effort to secure domestic supply chains for titanium and other critical minerals.
Future Made in Australia bill to boost local manufacturing, says AWU
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has welcomed the passing of the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024, describing it as a significant milestone in advancing Australia’s role in green hydrogen and critical minerals processing.
Australian SMEs to benefit from CSIRO’s $400K graphite innovation fund
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has introduced a new research and development (R&D) grant initiative aimed at accelerating the domestic battery industry and expanding export opportunities, particularly in the United States.
$3M investment to explore WA critical minerals processing facility
The Australian and Western Australian governments have announced a joint $3 million investment to support a feasibility study for a Critical Minerals Advanced Processing (CMAP) facility in Western Australia.
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