We are manufacturing in Australia and can do more!

Recent Federal Government and Queensland Government budget measures to support the Advanced Material and Battery supply chain will make a difference. The opportunity that presents in the clean energy transition is rare and includes home made battery technologies to support a stable and reliable renewable energy grid, a transition that will support new manufacturing industries and a transition where we can build our own secure and resilient battery supply chain.

Extreme complexity in formation of rare earth mineral vital for tech industry

Researchers have unveiled that myriad, intricate factors influence the genesis and chemistry of bastnasite and rare earth carbonates, which are critically needed for today’s tech industry and its hardware outputs. Their work unveils a newly acquired depth of understanding that had previously been unexplored in this field. In combination, the findings mark a significant advancement and promise to reshape our understanding of rare earth mineral formation.

Can coal mines be tapped for rare earth elements?

A team of geologists analyzed 3,500 samples taken in and around coal mines in Utah and Colorado. Their findings open the possibility that these mines could see a secondary resource stream in the form of rare earth metals used in renewable energy and numerous other high-tech applications.