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April 2026

Green metals, graphite and grants

Green metals

Australia’s green metals gambit: the technologies to decarbonise steel using Pilbara iron ores

Australia is rich in iron ore but making low‑emissions steel from Pilbara ores isn’t straightforward. Discover the technologies and research paving the way for green metals that could transform the resources sector and unlock new economic opportunities.

Graphite

Why we should care about graphite?

From pencil lead to powering electric vehicles, graphite is quietly becoming one of the world’s most strategic minerals. Here’s why Australia’s graphite opportunity matters for batteries, clean energy and our future supply chains.

R&D funding

Ends 17 April 2026

Graphite Research and Development Grant

The Graphite Research and Development Grant provides Australian small to medium enterprises SMEs with funding and access to CSIRO experts on collaborative R&D projects.

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