critical minerals

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.

As Australia establishes itself as a hub for critical minerals, its relationships with nations such as China, India, Korea and Japan are also developing. Australian Mining investigates how international relationships in the critical minerals space will be unique.

The Western Australian Government has awarded the Australian Vanadium project with lead agency status, providing the development with simplified approval processes.

Australia has continued to zoom in on the growth of the critical minerals markets amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Alkane Resources is a step closer to developing the Dubbo polymetallic project in New South Wales after receiving Export Finance Australia (EFA)’s interest in financing the project.

Having inked a critical minerals development deal with the United States, Australia is securing its future as a key global producer of critical minerals.

Multicom Resources has earned a major project status for the Saint Elmo vanadium project in north west Queensland.

The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment for critical minerals development by signing a formal project agreement with the United States.

The Australian Government is prioritising the development of the nation’s position as a global supplier of rare earths and high performance metals.

Australia’s abundance of critical minerals is driving rapid advancements in computing, manufacturing, energy and transport, according to the Minerals Council of Australia.

Australia has mapped out its 2019 critical minerals strategy which envisions the country as a world leader in exploration, extraction, production and the processing of critical minerals.

The Northern Territory and Queensland have shown potential for mineral deposits including gold, copper, nickel, lead, zinc and manganese.