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Rio Tinto acquires high-grade scandium project in Australia

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A 2018 Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) confirmed the technical and financial viability of constructing a simple, low-strip ratio, open-cut mining operation and processing facility. It is considered a critical mineral by the United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries.

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Stellantis signs binding agreement with Element 25 for manganese sulphate supply for EV batteries; sourced in Australia, processed in US

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Stellantis and Australia-based Element 25 signed a binding agreement for Element 25 to supply battery-grade, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) to Stellantis for use in electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Stellantis will make an equity investment in Element 25.

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IEA: key oil trends 2018

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in 2018 compared to 2017, reaching a record total monthly production of over 100 million tons at the beginning of the year and remaining above this for almost all of 2018, according to the IEA. Production from the United States rose to a record high in the third quarter of 2018, and increased by 17.1%

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5-Seat Tesla Model Y Approved For Australia

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The Tesla Model Y (five seater) has now been approved for sale in Australia, TechAU reports. The approval came from Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Communications Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER) website. From the approval documentation, […].

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Suzuki Jimny recalled in Queensland, Australia over faulty fuel pump

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Read more Suzuki Queensland is a separate entity from Suzuki Australia and the latter is expected to issue a separate recall for the off-roader Suzuki Queensland has announced a recall involving 286 units of the Jimny 3-door off-roader in the land down under. The company stated that a potential fault with the fuel pump on the SUV was likely.

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CSIRO identifies five key opportunities for hydrogen industry growth in Australia

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A report from the Australian national science agency CSIRO has mapped the critical research steps Australia must take to realize a potential 7,600 jobs and $11 billion a year by 2050 from the burgeoning hydrogen industry.

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Toyota ends production in Australia after 54 years

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Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd. TMCA), the production and sales subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Australia, ended 54 years of manufacturing in Australia. TMCA Chairman Max Yasuda announced at the closing ceremony the establishment of the Toyota Community Foundation Australia Pty Ltd.

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