John Curtin Distinguished Professor Mark Buntine<\/a>, said the partnership reflected Curtin\u2019s leadership in critical minerals and advanced processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cCurtin is a national leader in minerals processing, hydrometallurgy and sustainable resource technologies, with advanced facilities and a strong track record of translating research into industry outcomes,\u201d Professor Buntine said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are proud to lead the technical development of this nationally significant project, bringing together our world-class expertise with Victory Metals\u2019 exceptional North Stanmore rare earth resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBy working closely with Victory\u2019s technical team, we aim to optimise systems in place and help drive the project toward commercial production to strengthen Australia\u2019s critical minerals supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Victory Metals Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Brendan Clark said the partnership combined an exceptional resource with world-class research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVictory, Curtin and the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer create an unbeatable industry-academia powerhouse,\u201d Mr Clark said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis partnership delivers massive technical momentum, positions us to lead Australia\u2019s heavy rare earth supply chain and puts sustainable production firmly within reach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WA Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael said the partnership would bring significant benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am excited to see an innovative, ambitious company like Victory Metals teaming up with an Australia\u2019s leading mining-focused tertiary institution, Curtin\u2019s WA School of Mines, to accelerate the development of an important rare earths project in WA,\u201d Mr Michael said.
\u201cThis is the type of partnership that will help the State and Australia position itself as a leader in the production and processing or rare earth elements which are so critical in industries such as wind turbines, electric vehicles and medical applications.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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