Tag: critical minerals

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,...

Critical minerals win $100m following record Qld surplus

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A new $100 million Critical Minerals Investment Fund will be established by the Queensland government following a record budget surplus. The fund will be managed by the Queensland Investment...

Sinodinos on Australia’s US critical minerals opportunity

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Biden administration’s efforts to support renewables through the landmark Inflation Reduction Act presents a significant critical minerals processing and export opportunity for Australia, according to Arthur Sinodinos, Australia’s...