Funding to progress critical mineral development

Provides funding to progress early to mid-stage critical minerals projects towards financing and production.

Supports projects producing or planning to produce critical minerals listed in Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy, including activities post-exploration and before a final investment decision.

Australian critical minerals industry entities and/or State or Territory government agencies who are undertaking projects that support Australia's Critical Minerals Strategy and long term sustainable growth.

Projects must be producing or planning to produce critical mineral(s) listed in Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy and may include activities undertaken post-exploration and before final investment decision.