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Marion Rae

Miners demand share of tax relief to dig for net-zero

Nickel and lithium producers warn price slumps are terminating jobs and mothballing projects. (Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia may be the world's best quarry but significant government intervention may be needed to turn crucial energy transition minerals into long-term wealth.

Nickel and lithium producers warn the recent slump in prices they can get on world markets is crushing net-zero dreams, terminating more than 1000 jobs and mothballing projects.

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