Loans for WA lithium mine operators

Overview

Temporary interest-free loans are available to offset the sudden and unexpected plunge in the price of lithium this year.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• be actively operating a lithium mine in WA, producing at a commercial scale as of the application date
• have an ongoing operation with no plans to enter or be currently under care and maintenance
• nominate a single mine and clearly outline how the loan will be sued to sustain operations
• have a clear actionable plan and strategy to demonstrate the mining operations ongoing viability
• demonstrate that the project will support the retention of jobs at the relevant lithium mine, with evidence of current employment levels and positions at risk without financial support
• the lithium mine’s operations must be compliant with all required licenses, permits, and environmental approvals in accordance with WA Government standards
• the project must contribute to WA’s battery and critical minerals strategy, including advancing critical minerals production, sustaining jobs in the lithium mining sector, or supporting downstream processing initiatives.