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Federal Government Grants Disbursed Sum of $5 Million

Australian government grants $5m to Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (QPM) through Tranche 2 of the Critical Minerals Development Program. The funds will be utilized for expediting Front End Engineering Design (detailed engineering) for the TECH project.

Federal Funding of $5 Million Disbursed Through Government Grant
Federal Funding of $5 Million Disbursed Through Government Grant

Federal Government Grants Disbursed Sum of $5 Million

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (ASX: QPM) has been awarded a grant of $5 million under Tranche 2 of the Critical Minerals Development Program (CMDP). The funding aims to support the development of projects relating to critical minerals, with the goal of accelerating the development of strategic resources and processing capacity in Australia.

The CMDP, administered by the Australian Government, is focused on enabling projects that extract and process minerals critical to energy transition and advanced manufacturing. These grants typically help in funding feasibility studies, pilot plants, infrastructure development, and scaling up operations that contribute toward Australia’s growing role in the global critical minerals market.

While the specific project details for Queensland Pacific Metals under Tranche 2 are not yet available, such funding is often used to support expansion or optimization of ore processing, the building of processing facilities for metals like lithium or rare earths, or the feasibility of downstream processing technologies in critical minerals projects.

Queensland Pacific Metals has not disclosed the exact use of the $5 million grant, and for precise project details, it is recommended to consult Queensland Pacific Metals' official announcements or the Australian government's Critical Minerals Development Program releases.

The funding announcement was made by Queensland Pacific Metals and has been authorized for release by the Board. However, it is the reader's responsibility to perform due diligence before acting upon any information provided. A full ASX Release can be found here, and the full disclaimer can be found here. This article includes content from Queensland Pacific Metals but does not constitute financial product advice or an advertisement.

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