Minerals to Megawatts CRC

This week marks an exciting milestone for the Minerals to Megawatts CRC (MMCRC) team as we successfully completed the final interview assessment for Round 25 of the Cooperative Research Australia (CRC) Program in Canberra. Our team passionately presented our vision for building Australia’s renewable technology industry. We couldn’t be prouder of their incredible effort and dedication.   A sincere thank you to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources for the opportunity to showcase our proposal and for their continued commitment to fostering innovation through the CRC Program. Their support is pivotal in enabling collaborative solutions to critical challenges across industries.   The MMCRC is committed to fortifying Australia’s energy security by addressing critical gaps in the renewable energy technology supply chain. This funding will #enable our industry partners to speed up and derisk the roll-out of current technologies to accelerate Australia’s energy transition for 2030, and #build Australia’s renewable technology export industry for 2050.   We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us along this journey—your belief in MMCRC’s potential drives us forward. As we await the final decision, we remain focused on our mission to make a lasting impact. Stay tuned for updates and the next chapter of MMCRC’s transformative journey! Leeanne Bond FAICD FTSE HonFIEAust Scott Mitchell Chris Peet Dominic Da Cruz Sylvia Tulloch Georgia von Guttner Janeen Bulsey Joshua Watts, PhD Alyssa Bates Glenn Dahlenburg Chris Lund

People are at the heart of the energy transition. Our workforce development incubator is a unique but critical element of the Minerals to Megawatts CRC and essential to Australia's energy transition. The incubator will equip an emerging workforce with focused toolkits and training programs to help address the skills gap in a rapidly changing industry. This is key to accelerating the delivery of our research and development programs as Australia shifts towards renewable energy. This is key to accelerating the delivery of our research and development programs as Australia shifts towards renewable energy. Together, we're shaping a sustainable future for all. Join us as we transform challenges into opportunities and foster the skills to power tomorrow. #WorkforceDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #IndigenousEmpowerment #EnergyTransition #MMCRC

At Minerals to Megawatts CRC, we believe in building a future where energy access drives economic opportunity and supports the growth of First Nations businesses. Our Indigenous-led 10-year activities and work plan testify to our commitment to community-first approaches and tackling complex challenges—because we care. This plan is shaped by consultation and community buy-in, ensuring their voices and aspirations are at the forefront. Together, we’re solving problems and investing in people, partnerships, and nation-building. To make this vision a reality, we’re proud to partner with Power Back, HiTech Electrical Automation Pty Ltd, Indigenous to Indigenous, and Indie to Neutral—Indigenous-led organisations transforming lives in remote communities by improving access to renewable energy. With the support of our industry and research partners, these organisations will empower First Nations communities. By championing renewable energy systems, they will foster greater participation, employment opportunities, and sustainable growth. Together, we’re creating an inclusive and impactful future for all. #Enabling2030 #building2050 #FirstNationsLeadership #RenewableEnergy #EmpoweringCommunities #MMCRC

Congratulations to NOJA Power on their incredible recognition at the 62nd Australian Export Awards! We’re proud to see our industry partner, NOJA Power continue their journey of growth and innovation, leading the way in building a cleaner, greener energy future. Here’s to your success and the ongoing impact of Australian exporters worldwide! Read NOJA Power story here: https://lnkd.in/gmUGCye6

Achieving 43% emissions reduction by 2030, 82% renewable energy by 2030, and net zero by 2050 requires more than ambition—it demands action. Minerals to Megawatts CRC are addressing critical #industry #challenges at the heart of the #renewable #technologies supply chain to make these goals a reality: - Ensuring supply chain continuity and addressing cybersecurity threats. - Bridging gaps in pre-deployment testing for new materials and technologies. - Developing infrastructure for grid integration and situation testing. - Establishing common safety standards for connections and fire hazards. - Closing gaps in certification processes for batteries and renewable components. - Tackling the skills shortage with a diverse, future-ready workforce to design, install, and maintain renewable technologies. MMCRC is paving the way for a resilient and sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration. Let’s drive the energy transition, together. #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #MMCRC #RenewableEnergy #supplychain

At the heart of Australia’s #renewable transition lies an incredible opportunity: to turbocharge our nation’s competitiveness and strengthen our sovereign capability in renewable technologies. This initiative is essential in advancing the strategic development of high-value components critical to renewable energy. By focusing on these key elements, we’re working to: ✅ Enhance energy security ✅ Create significant export opportunities ✅ Propel Australia to the forefront of global renewable innovation Together, we’re not just #advancing technology—we’re building a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future for Australia. Read more about how we plan to do it here: #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #SustainableFuture #EnergySecurity #Australia

We're strengthening our domestic manufacturing and testing capabilities to reduce reliance on global supply chains. From #mining sites to household rooftops, we're making sure Australian-made renewable technologies can be deployed where they're needed most. #Safety is central to our approach. By developing #robust standards and accreditation models, we're creating confidence in new #technologies while reducing incidents across the sector. And we're not just building infrastructure – we're developing the skilled workforce needed to sustain this growth, ensuring #Australia can maintain its momentum in #renewable technology #innovation. Discover how we're building resilience into Australia's renewable #future at https://lnkd.in/gENAnJxT.

Raw minerals don't build a renewable future: the right expertise, technology, and manufacturing do. That’s why the Minerals to Megawatts CRC is creating advanced processing capabilities that capture more value from our critical minerals. With robust testing facilities and streamlined safety standards, we're also making sure new technologies can move from lab to market efficiently. And, by growing a skilled workforce across the sector, we're building capability that lasts. Learn more about Australia's renewable technology future at https://lnkd.in/gENAnJxT. #innovation #mineralstomegawatts #renewable #futurefocused

Australia stands at a pivotal moment in renewable technology. While we possess the critical minerals and mining prowess to lead global innovation, significant gaps in our domestic supply chain hold us back from realising this potential. The Minerals to Megawatts CRC aims to drive the transformation of Australia's natural advantages into sovereign manufacturing capability by bridging crucial gaps across the renewable technology landscape. This isn't just about meeting climate targets: it's about positioning Australia as a renewable technology powerhouse, securing our energy independence, and capturing substantial export opportunities in a rapidly evolving global market. Visit our website to learn more about our work in renewable technology innovation. #renewable #mineralstomegawatts #innovation #energy

Mining companies have set their global carbon emission targets and are rapidly seeking and adopting mine electrification solutions, largely driven by the success of battery technologies. Our consortium aims to turbocharge the development of such capabilities, which is why companies like Mining3 have come on board as an industry partner in support of our CRC bid. Modern lithium-ion batteries have demonstrated high levels of safety in the automotive industry: however, they are now being used in high duty, high vibration, wet, acidic, and other challenging environmental conditions, which is raising significant questions about their safe use and response to incidents, particularly in underground operations. Mining3 sees the need to answer the fundamental questions around the behaviour of various battery chemistries when confronted with these challenging mining conditions and is looking forward to working with the Minerals to Megawatts CRC.