Tag: batteries

Deloitte awarded WA advanced manufacturing hub contract

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The proposed South West Advanced Manufacturing Technology Hub for Bunbury, Western Australia will enter the next phase of planning with Deloitte brought in to prepare a feasibility study and...

CSIRO, universities get $12m for CleanTech research

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian government has awarded $12.4 million to three research institutions to strengthen Australia’s international renewable and clean energy research collaborations. The supported projects at RMIT University, national science...

Popular Chinese EV battery less well suited to Australia

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Cheap lithium-iron-phosphate batteries used in most Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles may not be well suited to Australia’s transport needs due to their lower energy density, according to a new report....

Recharge Industries shifts focus to UK gigafactory

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Geelong-based Recharge Industries is recommitting its staff to the development of its British factory, while planning approval for its proposed Australian development remains unsubmitted. The firm currently employs 160...

Tax critical minerals exports to build sovereign capability: AWU

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A “significant, punitive tax” on critical minerals exports should be implemented to encourage the development of domestic processing and generate revenue for investments across the value chain, according to...

WA Budget delivers $2.8bn battery and renewables package

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A $2.8 billion package for energy storage, wind power generation, and transmission network upgrades along Western Australia’s main electricity grid is contained in the state’s 2023-24 Budget. The funding...

Full Monty ambition for critical mineral supply chains

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government has opened the funding taps on a range of measures specifically designed to get Australian critical minerals projects locked into the global supply chains. The new...

Land secured for $1bn battery material factory in WA

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A bid by critical minerals miner IGO and Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals to develop Australia’s first commercial precursor cathode active material for use in battery production has secured a...

Lithium exports triple to $19bn in a year

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The value of Australian lithium exports are expected to triple in real-terms this financial year, from $5.2 billion to $18.6 billion, according to the latest figures published by the...