Canavan and USA update, page-25

It seems there is a lot going on at the moment. Discussions with the USA , Euro business trip , Austrade , direct discussions with EV manufacturers.
Still in the NAIF DD phase and importantly this phase does not begin again. QLD project prescribed status. Waiting on the results of a 20,000 m drilling program for Flemington. Once converted to a reserve there will be some serious value attributed to this project for future divestment if required? Thackaringa only has some aerial surveys completed so there wouldn't be too much value here but there would be some interest in it from nearology players. Export Finance Australia (EFA) and Defence Export Facility open for business from Jan 1st 2020.

https://www.australianmining.com.au...cus-on-becoming-critical-minerals-powerhouse/
The Australian Government is prioritising the development of the nation’s position as a global supplier of rare earths and high performance metals. Financial support will be offered for critical minerals projects that the government deems eligible. The funding will be available through Export Finance Australia (EFA), including the Defence Export Facility. The government will also give access to dual funding, through the EFA as well as the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).(starting Jan 1)
Cobalt and nickel opportunities can bring jobs to North Queensland: Canavan
Duration: 01:25 6 days ago
November 14, 2019. The minister for trade Simon Birmingham and the minister for resources Matt Canavan speak to the media about the opportunities for Australia to develop a critical minerals industry. Matt Canavan explains there is an opportunity for a . nickel- cobalt industry to develop in North Queensland near Greenvale. "That would..re-emerge thousands of jobs back to Greenvale..it's now this renaissance of cobalt that is returning the potential for jobs and investment in North Queensland," Mr Canavan says. "It would also potentially help open up opportunities for a nickel refinery in Townsville"
Australia, US sign deal on critical minerals amid trade war

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Tuesday 19 November 2019 6:35AM

https://m.miningweekly.com/article/qld-govt-commits-a138m-to-unlock-critical-minerals-2019-11-19
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) on Tuesday said that the five-year funding package would attract more overseas investment, drive more international trade and create more local jobs.“Queensland has globally-significant reserves of copper, nickel, zinc, graphite and molybdenum and major deposits of cobalt, rhenium, scandium, tantalum, niobium, lithium, rare earths and vanadium,” QRC CEO Ian Macfarlane said.“Queensland will be at the forefront of the development of critical minerals for Australia and the world, whether for defence industries, manufacturing, trade and regional development.