Critical Minerals Development Program

Overview

The Critical Minerals Development Program provides funding for projects producing or planning to produce critical mineral(s) listed in Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy. This includes activities undertaken post-exploration and before final investment decision.  The program aims to support: and lower risk associated with critical development activities  global transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 through the development of Australia’s critical mineral resources economic development and jobs in regional communities workplace gender equality, opportunities for First Nations people, economic development and jobs in regional communities long term sustainable growth in the Australian critical minerals sector.