Tag: critical minerals
Applications open for CSIRO’s R&D program to boost SMEs in critical minerals sector
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is inviting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the critical minerals industry to apply for a 10-week online program, which champions innovation accessibility for Australian businesses.
Arafura’s rare earths refinery in NT gets $840M federal investment
The Australian government has announced an $840 million investment to construct the country’s first combined rare earths mine and refinery in the Northern Territory.
Minister King heads to North America, Canada for talks on critical minerals
Minister Madeleine King is visiting Canada and the United States from 3 to 8 March to discuss critical minerals essential for supporting eco-friendly technologies.
$40M grant program to bolster Australia’s international critical minerals partnerships
The Australian government has launched a $40 million grant program to bolster the nation's international partnerships for critical minerals.
Queensland Pacific Metals leads Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub project
ASX-listed Queensland Pacific Metals is spearheading the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) project to establish an environmentally sustainable critical minerals refinery within the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct under the Townsville City Council.
Australia unveils 52 investment-ready critical minerals projects in latest prospectus
The Australian Government has released the Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus, highlighting 52 high-quality, investment-ready projects in a move towards bolstering the nation’s position in the critical minerals market.
Minister King to focus on critical minerals, manufacturing ties in Japan and Korea visit
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) this week in a move to bolster investment in Australian resources projects and strengthen Australia's reputation as a reliable export partner.
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.
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.
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