Cathode precursor production pilot plant
The Cathode Precursor Production Pilot Project (CPPPP) in Western Australia will produce the current generation of cathode chemistries use in electric vehicles from locally sourced materials for the first time in WA.
READ ARTICLEThe project aims to deliver a stable, reliable and robust microgrid system using a solar array, battery storage and backup diesel generation and is being undertaken in the north-west of Western Australia in Karratha at Cherratta Lodge, a FIFO accommodation facility.
READ ARTICLEThe Process Legacy project aims to find new ways of utilising mining ‘waste’ by turning residue resources into useful products.
READ ARTICLEThe beneficiation and chemical processing of lithium mineralsproject aims to maximise production of Australia’s lithium resource through improved processing.
READ ARTICLESustainable and ethical sourcing of materials is a vital part of the battery supply chain ecosystem, for EV manufacturers as well as consumers. The Trusted Supply Chain project is developing tools and platforms to connect customers to the sources of battery minerals and provide provenance and traceability.
READ ARTICLEThe Super Anode project is working to produce fast charging, high powered anodes (a key components of batteries), whilst refining the manufacturing process and making recycling practices as sustainable as possible.
READ ARTICLEBattery recycling, reuse and repurposing
The Recycle, Repurpose and Re-use project aims to identify regulatory issues and barriers to large-scale recovery of end-of-life batteries.
READ ARTICLENickel and cobalt are essential minerals needed to make lithium batteries used in electric vehicles. This project uses new technology that will allow miners to extract nickel
READ ARTICLENational battery testing centre
The National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) is the first facility of its kind in Australia. It allows local battery system manufacturers to certify their products to Australian and international standards.
READ ARTICLEThe Mine Operational Vehicle Electrification (MOVE) Project will use technology to help Australia’s mining industry make informed decisions about the adoption of safer, greener and more efficient battery-supported electric vehicles (BEVs).
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