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R&D investment and international collaboration key to Australia’s critical minerals opportunity

JULY 2024 | The first comprehensive assessment of Australian innovation in critical minerals refining.

Grant to support international R&D for critical minerals

JULY 2024 | A $2.5 million grant will fund international R&D through the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub.

SMEs unlock critical minerals potential with a free CSIRO R&D support program

MARCH 2024 | Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the critical minerals industry have been taking part in a CSIRO program which champions innovation accessibility for Australian businesses.

Boost for critical minerals and rare earths research

JANUARY 2024 | Three key research projects will support the growth of Australia’s critical minerals industry and help supply materials which will be crucial to lowering carbon emissions.

Support for critical minerals breakthroughs

OCTOBER 2022 | The Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub was announced in 2022 to help unlock our nation’s critical minerals potential


The Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub is hosted by CSIRO.

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