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This morning, CME CEO Rebecca Tomkinson delivered a keynote speech at the Australian Critical Minerals Conference 2024 in Brisbane, where she outlined the importance of maximising global opportunities in Australia, particularly in relation to the supply and demand of critical minerals.    Australia has many competitive advantages - we have world-class reserves of all the critical minerals the energy transition needs; abundant solar, wind, and gas energy resources; stable government, with low sovereign risk; a reputation as a long-term, reliable trading partner; a skilled workforce; the necessary technology and innovation; and high ESG standards. These advantages have contributed to the development of a number of world-class mining and energy projects across Australia, ranging from iron ore to natural gas, as well as bauxite, gold and nickel. There is huge opportunity for growth, given the demand for critical minerals in front of us. But given the fierce competition we are facing from countries around the world for this investment, we’ll need to be at our best as an industry, but also in terms of the policy environment created by government.

Our Executive Chairman Andre Labuschagne joined a panel of experts at Austmine’s Copper to the World conference, where more than 500 mining industry players from Australia and overseas came together in Adelaide. Andre and other industry, government and sustainability experts discussed ‘Building a World Class Copper Nation’ and the key factors that will determine Australia’s ability to become a leading producer and exporter of copper on a global stage. Andre said, “There’s no doubt that copper has an important role to play nationally and globally as governments and industry work towards a renewable energy future. “Right now, copper demand is predicted to outstrip supply in the coming years. For Australia to play a key role in meeting this demand, it requires explorers, miners, finance providers, government and communities working together to expedite copper discovery and extraction.” Find out more about our cornerstone copper operation Tritton (NSW), our copper-gold deposit Barbara (North Qld), and our advanced copper-zinc development project Stockman (Vic). 👉 https://lnkd.in/gaZdic_x Panelists and moderator: Adele Seymon, Dr Ariella Helfgott, Jacqui M., Richard Laufmann, Dallas Wilkinson #Copper #Mining #Conference #Australia #RenewableEnergy #CopperDemand #WeAreAeris

Since the Minerals Security Partnership (#MSP)’s creation, partners have announced milestones on 14 projects and confirmed they're working to advance more than 30 projects, including 19 projects in upstream mining and mineral extraction, 15 projects in midstream minerals processing, and 3 projects in recycling and recovery. These projects focus on the minerals and materials most essential to the energy transition located in the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We’re committed to high environmental, social, and governance (#ESG) and labor principles to bolster and diversify critical mineral supply chains. 🌐https://lnkd.in/gTJQwMYS #EUnderSecretariatUSA U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Energy Resources U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Department of State's Office of Global Partnerships

Ahead of the 2nd annual Australian Critical Minerals Conference in Brisbane we spoke to Tim Buckley (Director, Climate Energy Finance), Joel Crane (Investor Relations/Commercial Manager, Cobalt Blue Holdings), and Rob Wilson (Head of WA and Resources, Clean Energy Finance Corporation) to learn more about the challenges and opportunities for the Australian mining industry as it relates to the current volatility in the critical minerals market. Read the article to gain insights into: ● Market volatility in the critical minerals sector, particularly concerning lithium and nickel ● The impact of supply exceeding demand, geopolitical influences, and slow EV uptake on mineral price ● The role of government and strategic partnerships in mitigating financial risks and securing stable revenue streams ● Innovative strategies for sustaining the transition to clean energy and electric vehicles in the face of market challenges Click here for the full article https://hubs.la/Q02pcBVL0

The WA Battery and Critical Minerals Strategy 2024-2030 from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is now available. This updated strategy outlines the Western Australian Government’s approach to developing WA’s battery and critical minerals sector and capturing more value onshore focusing on expanding the States advanced processing capabilities. Widgie Nickel Limited holds 240km2 of granted #mining tenure across the highly prolific Widgiemooltha Dome with exposure to the critical metals #nickel and #lithium. Read the paper: https://loom.ly/HHZrCpM #WIN #WidgieNickel #CriticalMinerals #exploration #ASX

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia | Rebecca Tomkinson | Critical Minerals Association Australia | Australian Critical Minerals Conference: Analysing the outlook for global supply and demand of critical minerals. #criticalminerals #australia #miningaustralia #australia #criticalmetals

Critical minerals opportunities in Canada are on the rise... #PDAC2024 in Toronto provided a host of opportunities for our MD & CEO Rowena Smith to engage with government, investors, potential offtake partners and customers, as we continue to explore opportunities in North America. With the release of a joint statement from Australia's Minister for Resources Madeleine King and Canada's Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson outlining the shared priorities both countries will cooperate on to build global #criticalminerals supply chains, Canada remains a positive strategic opportunity for funding and collaboration. #rareearths #criticalmetals #minetometals https://lnkd.in/e_FXpJqU

Meet the QRC’s 2024 Board of Directors. Our Directors represent a broad range of commodities and are a voice for all our members.   The Board, our CEO and policy team got together recently to talk about what our industry needs from the next government of Qld.   With a state election coming up, it’s important all sides of politics understand what it takes for our sector to continue to be Qld’s number one export industry, that is:   • stable, competitive government policy settings • genuine consultation about policy changes that impact our industry • action to reduce long delays in project assessments and approvals • better access to a skilled workforce   Stay tuned for more updates as we finalise the QRC’s priorities in the lead-up to the state election on October 26.   Member companies represented on the QRC Board include (L to R) Australia – Anglo American, Coronado Global Resources Inc., Evolution Mining, Thiess, Arrow Energy, BHP, Jellinbah Mining Group, Australia Pacific LNG, South32, Queensland Exploration Council, Glencore Australia (Glencore Qld Metals), Stanmore Resources Limited, Genuity and Whitehaven Coal.   * Board includes BRAVUS COO Mick Crowe and Genuity CEO Brent Gunther (represented by alternate Carly Roberts).

Significant Investment in Critical Minerals Infrastructure: A Positive Step for the Yukon’s Future The Canadian government’s recent announcement of up to $60 million in funding for critical minerals infrastructure in the Yukon and Northern BC marks a game-changer for the region. This funding will help unlock the development of key minerals necessary for the low-carbon economy, with a focus on enhancing road access and grid connectivity. For Onyx Gold, this investment comes at an exciting time, as it could accelerate development across the Yukon. Our assets, located in the highly prospective Selwyn Basin, stand to benefit from improved infrastructure and access to clean energy, aligning with our mission to develop sustainable gold projects in one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions. As the federal government strengthens its commitment to critical mineral development, Onyx Gold is poised to capitalize on this momentum in our drive to deliver value through exploration and discovery in the Yukon. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ggv6HBY4 #CriticalMinerals #Yukon #MiningIndustry #InfrastructureDevelopment #SustainableMining #CleanEnergy #OnyxGold #Exploration #GoldExploration

The International Partnerships in Critical Minerals Program is calling! Access up to $20 million funding grants if you have early-to mid-stage #criticalminerals projects that contribute to building end-to-end supply chains with Australia’s international partners in the critical minerals sector. Read more about this grant at https://buff.ly/3YUvmgu #supplychain #governmentgrants #infrastructuregrant #mininggrant #rareminerals