Australia to invest another $1.27bn on critical minerals
The additional funding will bring Australia’s Critical Minerals Facility to A$6bn ($3.81bn) to finance critical mineral mining.
25 October 2023
25 October 2023
The additional funding will bring Australia’s Critical Minerals Facility to A$6bn ($3.81bn) to finance critical mineral mining.
Kraken plans to begin the drilling programme at the uranium project before this year-end.
Pirra Lithium has also agreed to acquire a further 348km² of lithium rights in the East Pilbara from Haoma Mining.
Lower prices of the metal have been driven by fears of a widening Middle East conflict and weaker Chinese demand.
Monadelphous has received contracts from companies, including Lynas Rare Earths, BHP and Rio Tinto.
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