With the increasing demand for critical minerals and the large...

With the increasing demand for critical minerals and the large up-scaling of battery supply chains required to address climate change, the agreement supports the economic objectives of the two parties and helps them meet their respective industry development and emissions reduction targets. WA is already a leading supplier of battery and critical minerals. The State accounts for half of global lithium production and is a major exporter of nickel, cobalt, manganese and rare earths, with critical minerals processing and other value-adding industries rapidly emerging. QUOTE
Kwinana Big battery project will play a role in COB’s development in the future IMO

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/Action-plan-powers-critical-minerals-investment-and-opportunity-for-WA-and-Indonesia-20230704