Tasmania Secures Funding for Critical Minerals Facility Study
A federal government-backed feasibility study into a critical minerals processing facility in Tasmania will commence, aiming to enhance the state's downstream processing potential.
The study, which secured federal funding, will initially examine a Common User Processing Facility (CUPF) for tin and tungsten, both critical minerals in Australia.
Business, Industry and Resources minister Felix Ellis announced the feasibility study.
- Western Australia is progressing a similar $200 million facility feasibility study.
- Queensland has recently broken ground on a related project.
The study marks Tasmania's latest effort to explore a CUPF, following other states' initiatives.
Author's summary: Tasmania gets funding for a critical minerals facility study.