By Anthony Fensom / For Future Mining Magazine

What Is Lithium and Why Does the World Need It?
Discover how lithium is processed from hard rock, brines, and sedimentary clays to power global EV, grid storage, and defence supply chains.
By Anthony Fensom / For Future Mining Magazine

Discover how lithium is processed from hard rock, brines, and sedimentary clays to power global EV, grid storage, and defence supply chains.

A look back – FA highlights, progression, client spotlights, and conference reflections. Welcome to our Easter 2026 Newsletter.

The global solar energy boom is driving increased demand for low-iron, high-purity silica sand. Fortunately for Australia, that is exactly what the nation’s silica sand mining industry can deliver.

US Government investments, as well as an easing of oversupply, have boosted
sentiment among Australia’s lithium miners. With strong demand growth forecast due to the growth in electric vehicles and the battery energy storage system deployment, new projects could be essential to meeting the anticipated increased demand.

A look back – highlights, spotlights, and conferences. Welcome to our September Newsletter.

Since 1987, the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QJCCI) has been dedicated to fostering commerce, trade and investment between Queensland and Japan.