Feature stories
Mineral Minds Meet in Canberra
On 11-12 June, the Hub convened a two-day conference in Canberra for researchers involved in projects funded by the Australian […]
Global grants for ground-breaking research
Applications are now open for researchers looking to take their critical minerals R&D to the world through the Critical Minerals […]
Mining new opportunities with the Republic of Korea
On 4 June, the Hub hosted a workshop in Perth with a visiting Korean delegation, led by Dr Kyeong Woo […]
Quartz: a mineral with hidden potential
Quartz, known for its beautiful crystal appearance, might seem be best known as a gemstone or decorative item. But did you know that it is actually one of the most versatile minerals we use?
Critical mineral power: Australia’s silicon future
Silicon, in the form of quartz, is a fundamental ingredient for solar cells and other key technologies. It’s emerging as a linchpin in the quest for a sustainable future.
Unlocking the power of Australia’s rare earth elements
Discover how the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub hosted by CSIRO is helping diversify global supply chains.
Charging towards a sustainable lithium future
Lithium capacity is being bolstered with groundbreaking exploration, extraction technologies, and mapping a sustainable pathway to meet global energy demands.
Critical mineral power: Australia’s silicon future
Silicon, in the form of quartz, is a fundamental ingredient for solar cells and other key technologies. It’s emerging as a linchpin in the quest for a sustainable future.
Australia’s unknown potential for high-purity quartz resources
A new paper has established a baseline understanding of Australia’s potential for High Purity Quartz (HPQ) resources, an area that has been significantly under-reported.
Critical minerals: the quiet achievers gallium and germanium
Australia exports around 1bn tonnes of iron ore each year and 300 tonnes of gold. Beyond these well-known commodities lies a suite of lesser-known minerals critical for the world’s advancement.
