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WA boost battery chemical industry with new South Korean agreement

The Western Australian government has signed an agreement with a South Korean organisation to establish a cooperative framework for the exchange of scientific and technical knowledge across the entire mining value chain with a particular focus on critical minerals. 

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.

Climate Council recommends Australia’s delivery of green manufactured goods

In a submission to the Labour Government's consultation on its proposed Safeguard Mechanism reforms, the Climate Council has called for the halt of any new big emitting initiatives, recommending that funding must be available to future-focused industries like green manufacturing and critical minerals.

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.

Responsible partnership for mining and mineral sustainability

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has urged for an immediate increase in national R&D expenditure and the widespread adoption of...

Australian Aluminium Council calls for inclusion of aluminium in critical minerals list

Mike Ferraro, chief executive officer and managing director of Alumina and incoming president of the Australian Aluminium Council, is urging the federal government to include bauxite (aluminium ore), alumina, and aluminium to the list of critical minerals. 

Sedgman and enviroMETS Qld collaborate to provide better outcomes for mining-impacted land

CIMIC Group’s Sedgman announced its partnership with enviroMETS Qld to identify innovative and sustainable repurposing, re-commercialisation, and remediation solutions for mining-impacted land.

Guidelines for Critical Minerals Development Program grants unveiled

The Australian Government has unveiled guidelines for new grants to assist in developing Australia’s critical minerals sector, downstream processing, job creation in regional Australia,...

Loan of up to US$700 million offered for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge Project

Ioneer Ltd has announced the completion of a term sheet and the offer of a Conditional Commitment for a potential loan from the U.S...

Rio Tinto makes US$10m strategic equity investment in Nano One

Rio Tinto has made a US$10 million strategic equity investment in Nano One, a clean technology innovator in battery materials. The two companies have partnered...
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