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The federal government has approved nearly A$50-million in a second round of grants to accelerate the development of 13 critical minerals projects, which Resources Minister Madeleine King said would help to diversify supply chains, build domestic downstream processing and support new jobs and regional development. King said the projects would speed up development of Australia’s critical minerals sector and help Australia and export partners lower emissions and meet net-zero commitments by 2050.

Thirteen projects in WA, NSW and Queensland to benefit from $49M investment 

Australia is developing a National Critical Minerals Strategy, including materials for batteries and other clean energy technologies.