Australia’s federal government has committed $50 million (US$36.7 million) to establishing a new business and research partnership with Curtin University in Western Australia (WA), one which will focus on the critical mineral supply chain.
The project, which is the first under the government’s Trailblazer program, will see Curtin University collaborate with the University of Queensland (QLD), James Cook University, and 33 business representatives, to develop new technology that will give Australia a competitive advantage in mineral supply chains such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium.
Approximately 1,300 jobs are expected to be created through the project over the next decade via industry employment of researchers and work-ready students, increased research and industry activity at regional campuses, and new positions created in start-ups.
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