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Core Lithium and Tesla enter into binding term sheet for the supply of lithium

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Australia-based Core Lithium has entered into a legally binding Term Sheet with Tesla for the supply of up to 110,000 tonnes of Li 2 O spodumene concentrate from the Finniss Lithium Project over a term of 4 years, with pricing referenced to the market price for spodumene concentrate, subject to a price floor and ceiling.

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Western Australia to invest $22M to accelerate renewable hydrogen future

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The Western Australia Government of Premier Mark McGowan will bring forward the Western Australian Renewable Hydrogen Strategy targets by a decade and invest $22 million to develop hydrogen supply, meet growing demand for the clean fuel and create jobs. The McGowan Government has committed $5.7

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Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm calls on Australia to build more battery refineries

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While speaking at the annual Minerals Week summit in Canberra, Australia, Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm highlighted the importance of building refineries and factories. The Tesla Chair highlighted that Australia has a lot of potential. It is our opportunity to lose if we fail to act quickly.

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Lithium Australia produces LFP cathode material and Li-ion batteries from mine waste

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Lithium Australia NL reported that its wholly owned subsidiary VSPC Ltd has successfully produced Li-ion battery cathode material, and Li-ion batteries (LIBs), from tri-lithium phosphate produced directly from mine waste using the SiLeach process. SiLeach background. VSPC LFP SEM image.

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Australia Goes All-in on Green Hydrogen

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Welcome to Australia, where a green-hydrogen boom is in full swing. And while coal plants still supplied over half of Australia’s power in 2021, change is afoot. Phantom projects are not a problem confined to Australia. Why a hydrogen truck? In 2021, Ark Energy took a stake in. Hyzon, based in Rochester, N.Y.,

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Australian Government establishes A$300M fund to support hydrogen projects

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The ARENA round is a $70-million grant program aiming to demonstrate the technical and commercial viability of hydrogen production at a large-scale using electrolysis. Hydrogen is currently used mainly for ammonia production in Australia, accounting for approximately 70% of total hydrogen use nationally.

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Rio Tinto and Sumitomo to assess hydrogen pilot plant at Gladstone’s Yarwun alumina refinery

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Sumitomo Australia, Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), Gladstone Regional Council (GRC), Australian Gas Networks (AGN) as part of the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) and CQUniversity Australia (CQU) are jointly exploring opportunities to develop a hydrogen ecosystem in Gladstone.

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