Tag: critical minerals
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.
Tasmania positioned to benefit from rare earths partnership with United States
Tasmania is poised to benefit from the new bilateral framework on critical minerals and rare earths signed between Australia and the United States, according to the Tasmanian Government.
Australia and United States sign landmark critical minerals framework
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and United States President Donald J. Trump have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, marking a new phase in the two nations’ strategic and economic partnership.
Critical minerals and gas reform on agenda at ministers’ meeting
Australia’s federal, state, and territory resources ministers have met in Brisbane to discuss the future of gas supply and critical minerals, as the Albanese Government advances plans to strengthen the nation’s resources sector.
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.
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