The future of Australia's economy
starts here.
Our reason
With vast mineral resources, near-free renewable energy, and world-class technology, Australia has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to move beyond mining to lead the global shift to high-value refining and processing, creating a globally competitive industry supplying new technology metals and products.
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The Critical Metals for Critical Industries (CMCI) Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) will drive industry-led innovation to accelerate the development and commercialisation of the next generation of critical metals refining technologies.
Our vision
Establish a globally competitive, sustainable, and sovereign critical metals refining industry—securing Australia's supply chain for advanced technologies and strategic exports.
Our Strategic Focus
This CRC will create a collaboration between government, industry and academia to accelerate the delivery of industry and government objectives by providing viable and profitable refining initiatives for Australian-produced critical metals and global IP development; and accelerating the establishment of Australia’s sovereign refining industry base.
Build
Build Australia's critical Minerals refining and processing capabilities
Secure
Secure Australia's sovereign supply chains
Maximise
Maximise Economic value and drive industry growth
Drive
Develop a sustainable and circular economy
INDUSTRY LED
Reseach Programs
Program 1
Market and sector development
Identify and prioritise Australia’s best critical metal opportunities through market, ESG and techno-economic analysis.
Program 2
Critical metal refining and production
Develop and pilot next-generation refining and recovery technologies for key critical metals.
Program 3
Commercialisation and capability building
Accelerate commercialisation and workforce capability development.
Our Members
We invite you to be part of the CMCI CRC, driving Australia’s transition to be a global leader in critical minerals refining and processing. Together, we can innovate, collaborate, and build sovereign capability, ensuring a resilient supply chain, economic growth and a sustainable future for Australia’s critical minerals sector.
