Tag: critical minerals
Government-hosted roundtable to explore challenges in nickel, lithium industries
Federal Minister for Resources Madeleine King and Western Australian Minister for Mines David Michael are set to meet with business leaders in the nickel and lithium industries to explore the challenges facing the sector and discuss how the government can help address them.Â
Australia’s critical minerals sector receives $22M gov’t boost
The Australian Government has announced approximately $22 million in investments for three key research projects that will help boost the nation's critical minerals industry.
Energy Fuels, Astron to jointly develop the Donald Project in Victoria
US critical minerals company Energy Fuels Inc and Astron Corporation Limited have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project (Donald Project) in Victoria, Australia.
5E Advanced Materials kickstarts mining operations at 5E Boron Americas Complex
ASX-listed boron and lithium company 5E Advanced Materials has officially begun mining operations at its 5E Boron Americans Complex with the start of the wellfield injection process.Â
Nyrstar applauds Australia’s move to address zinc supply risks in critical minerals list
Nyrstar, a global producer of critical minerals and metals, has expressed satisfaction today with the release of a revised Australian Critical Minerals List, which, for the first time, includes a list of Strategic Minerals featuring zinc— the fourth most widely used metal globally.
Australia expands list of critical minerals for energy transition
The Australian government has expanded the list of critical minerals deemed crucial to its energy transition and security requirements, adding fluorine, molybdenum, arsenic, selenium, and tellurium.Â
Northern Territory reports record-level increase in mineral exploration expenditure
The Northern Territory Government has announced a record increase in mineral exploration expenditure in the September 2023 quarter.Â
Queensland to pursue US partnerships to bolster critical minerals sector
Minister for Resources Scott Stewart is set to visit the United States to secure government and industry partnerships that will foster Queensland’s critical minerals sector.Â
Australia joins global initiative to enhance greenhouse gas emission accountability
Australia has officially become a member of an international working group dedicated to measuring and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within global gas supply chains in a move to bolster emissions reduction integrity.
$134M injection to spark job growth and emission reduction in WA
The Western Australian Government is set to allocate $134 million to revolutionise Western Australia's clean energy sector and foster employment opportunities in the burgeoning green industries.
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