Media releases
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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