Chapter 10
I 1. Introduction
II 2. The Role Of Technology
III 3. Some Highlights Of Australian Minerals Technology
IV 4. Other Technological Achievements (in brief)
i Manganese
ii Tin
iii Tungsten
iv Tantalum
v Uranium
vi Gallium
vii Lithium
viii Silicon
ix Platinum
x Rare Earths
xi Phosphate
xii Diamonds
V 5. Export Of Technology
VI 6. Education And Research
VII 7. The Scientific Societies
VIII 8. Conclusion
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Lithium
The existing spodumene mining operation at Greenbushes, WA is being expanded to develop a source of low-iron spodumene which will be marketed in the glass container industry in Australia and overseas. The deposit is of a size and grade which could make Australia the dominant world supplier.
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