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Policy & Planning

Miners seek share of tax relief to dig for net-zero
Nickel and lithium producers warn the slump in prices is crushing net-zero dreams, terminating more than 1000 jobs and mothballing projects.
Marion Rae

Feb 5, 2024

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Storage

“Cleaner, cheaper, faster:” Australian tech promises dramatic boost to lithium production
Monash University developed technology promises to deliver “cheaper, cleaner, faster” lithium – a critical mineral for battery technologies.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 21, 2023

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Battery

Lithium-ion battery pack prices rise for first time since 2010, hurting EVs and storage
Prices aren’t seen to drop under the crucial $US100/kWh level until 2026 – two years later than expected.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 7, 2022

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Solar

WA mine switches to solar in race to produce battery-grade lithium
The Earl Grey Lithium Project – one of largest undeveloped deposits in Australia – is set to add 12MW of solar to deliver about 25% of its energy needs.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 12, 2022

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Electric Vehicles

Australian company reveals ‘positive’ results for zero carbon lithium production
ASX-listed Vulcan Energy Resources unveils pre-feasibility study for profitable, zero carbon, lithium plant in Germany
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 15, 2021

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Western Australia offers royalty deal to lithium producers facing low prices
Western Australia seeks to support state’s lithium producers, offering a temporary royalty rebate while global prices remain low.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 1, 2020

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Battery

How high-cost foreign debt sunk an Australian lithium mining asset
The failure of a lithium mining company highlights why it’s time Australia took a strategic interest via a Sovereign Wealth Fund for battery metal mining.
Tosh Szatow

Oct 28, 2020

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Policy & Planning

As Battery Day approaches, which country has best lithium-ion supply chains?
As Tesla’s Battery Day approaches, BNEF looks at which countries best placed for lithium-ion supply chains. Australia, despite its abundance of raw materials, does not rank well.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 17, 2020

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Governments

Green mining: CEFC takes $51m stake in lithium producer
CEFC turns attention to transformation of Australia’s mining sector towards a greener future after boosting its stake in lithium producer by $51 million.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 30, 2020

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Storage

Lithium Australia targets battery storage market after investment by New York fund
Lithium Australia lands NY investment fund backing for plans to expand into battery storage market.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 17, 2019

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