❓ Hon Phil Twiss questions the redirection of $75 million from the Critical Minerals Advance Processing Common User Facility to the NeoSmelt green iron pilot project in Kwinana, seeking clarification on the rationale, timeline, and potential financial risks. The Minister's response confirms the redirection, citing the government's commitment to a green iron and steel industry, with a final decision expected by the end of 2026.
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NeoSmelt pilot project413.Hon Phil Twissto
theLeader of the House
representing the Minister for State Development:I refer to
the $75 million investment in the NeoSmelt pilot project in Kwinana.(1) Was this funded by redirecting money
from the Critical Minerals Advance Processing Common User Facility?(2) If yes to (1), why has the government
redirected funding away from a sector previously hailed as vital to the state's
future to fund just a single green iron pilot project?(3) When is the final investment decision
expected for this pilot?(4) What is the government's exit
strategy if the pilot fails and will the taxpayer be financially exposed to
keep this project alive?
theLeader of the House
representing the Minister for State Development:I refer to
the $75 million investment in the NeoSmelt pilot project in Kwinana.(1) Was this funded by redirecting money
from the Critical Minerals Advance Processing Common User Facility?(2) If yes to (1), why has the government
redirected funding away from a sector previously hailed as vital to the state's
future to fund just a single green iron pilot project?(3) When is the final investment decision
expected for this pilot?(4) What is the government's exit
strategy if the pilot fails and will the taxpayer be financially exposed to
keep this project alive?
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