Tag: critical minerals

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...

Ministers agree to take national approach on critical minerals

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australian governments have united in support of critical minerals, with mineral-rich states and territories agreeing to make the development of the sector a “national priority” following calls from industry...

Batteries now worth $17bn to the economy by 2030: FBICRC

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre has more than doubled its 2030 forecast for the value of a diversified battery industry to the Australian economy to $16.9 billion,...

PM throws support behind local battery manufacturing

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stressed the need for Australia to move along the critical minerals value chain to compete in global export markets, continuing the government’s commitment to...

Townsville to host $75m critical minerals processing plant

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Townsville will host a new $75 million state-owned critical minerals processing demonstration plant after the Queensland government secured the land earlier this month. The demonstration plant is currently the...

$50m Coalition-era critical minerals program opens

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Backers of critical minerals projects will have to showcase their efforts to address workplace gender equality and engage First Nations Australians when applying for a share of $50 million...

2023 and what lies ahead for industry policy

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government’s first seven months in office have been busy, with many of the promises it took to the ballot box already a reality. For industry policy, however,...