Tag: critical minerals
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...
New $560m project to cement Australia’s reputation as a critical minerals powerhouse
The Federal Government has granted Major Project Status to a $560 million cobalt project near Broken Hill, NSW, in an effort to supercharge Australia’s...
EcoGraf’s WA manufacturing facility granted Major Project Status
EcoGraf Limited (ASX:EGR) has received Major Project Status (MPS) approval from the Australian Government for its battery anode materials facility in Western Australia, the...
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Beyond insights: CRM’s transformative role in sustainable manufacturing
Manufacturing companies worldwide are increasingly gearing up for a significant transformation with environmental sustainability at the centre. This comes amid stronger environmental regulations, a shift in consumer behaviour, and the industrial sector delves deeper into Industry 4.0.
