Fact sheets

High Purity Silica – mineral potential study

Our researchers are undertaking a detailed national mineral potential study to identify the regions across Australia with the greatest potential to supply raw material suitable for the production of silicon – a key component in advanced modern technologies such as semiconductors and solar panels.

Critical Mineral By-Product Potential

Approximately 50% of the critical minerals on Australia’s Critical Minerals List are co-products or by-products of major commodities. Our research will give us greater insights into Australia’s supply chain potential.

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Downstream value chain – lithium

The next generation of high energy density solid state batteries will require lithium metal. The Hub is developing the intellectual property and knowhow needed to help downstream industries produce high purity lithium metal.

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High Purity Alumina

The Hub is investigating new pathways to produce High Purity Alumina. Using alternative feedstocks, researchers are developing new, lower-energy techniques with a reduced environmental impact.

Accelerating Development of Australia’s Rare Earth Resources

The Hub is working to accelerate the discovery, extraction and processing of Rare Earth Elements (REE) from Australian lower grade deposits, particularly clay-hosted Rare Earth Deposits and Ionic Adsorption Deposits.