Tag: critical minerals

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...

WA lithium hydroxide plant set to double output

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A lithium hydroxide plant in Kemerton, Western Australia will double its lithium hydroxide production after confirming expansion plans. Collectively, the plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide...

Land secured for $1bn battery material factory in WA

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
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...

Australia and UK sign new agreement on critical minerals

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Cooperation on critical minerals processing and value-added manufacturing capabilities between Australia and the United Kingdom will be expanded following the signing of a new Statement of Intent. The deal...

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...