critical minerals

The Australian Government will establish a $2 billion loan facility to assist the development of the nation’s commercial critical minerals projects.

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered how a billion-year-old geological mystery could help to locate the critical minerals of today.  

Curtin University and the Australian National University (ANU) have joined forces to help Australian mining companies better identify, characterise and extract critical minerals with a focus on sustainability.

KPMG has outlined a rising lack of trust and increased competition as risk factors for the Australian minerals industry, with plenty of opportunity arising as a result, according to its latest report.

Australia’s critical minerals sector is well-positioned to benefit from growing interest from Korean investors. Their relationship is built on resources, reputation and mutual trust.

The federal government has funded a blockchain pilot project to increase competition in Australia’s critical minerals sector.

The Australian Government has created an $800 million Manufacturing Collaboration Stream to encourage collaboration between businesses and researchers in industries like resources technology and critical minerals processing.

The Queensland Government has showcased the state’s North West Minerals province in an engagement session with the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers to highlight the region’s supply of critical minerals.

The Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative online portal has been created to display the world’s largest dataset of critical minerals deposits.

The Australian Government has announced a $190 million investment plan for northern Australia to grow business opportunities in the region, including critical minerals development.

The Northern Territory is emerging as a producer of key minerals that are valuable to the world’s transition to a low carbon economy. TNG and Glencore discuss the role they will play. 

Core Lithium has delivered battery grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LH) at the Finniss lithium project in the Northern Territory.

Australian expenditure on mineral exploration increased by 21 per cent in 2019 up to more than $2.6 billion, according to the latest report from Geoscience Australia.

Strandline Resources has signed an agreement with Contract Power Australia for hybrid gas and renewable energy supply at the Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia.

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has flagged strong demand for critical minerals following indications that the United States plans to develop renewable energy facilities and extensive electric vehicle (EV) supply.

NRW chief executive and managing director Jules Pemberton is anticipating further growth to its minerals, energy and technologies (MET) capabilities following the takeover of Primero Group.

Australian miners are making moves on rare earths projects as the commodity gains momentum driven by demand from the electric vehicle (EV) market.

The Australian Government is focussing its attention on identifying and progressing opportunities within the critical minerals and rare earths sectors. Salomae Haselgrove finds out what role two Australian companies can play.

Strandline Resources has received a welcome boost for its Coburn heavy mineral sands project in Western Australia in the form of a Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan.

Australia has inked an agreement with India to supply critical minerals needed for the new energy economy.