WA Powers Up: Collie’s Industrial Revolution Gains Momentum with Key Milestones

April 29, 2025 11:22 AM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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WA Government backs Collie’s transition with over $662 million

Key industrial projects achieve major milestones

Focus on green steel, magnesium, graphite, and battery innovations

The Western Australian Government is propelling Collie into a future of industrial innovation, with over $662 million dedicated to supporting its transition away from coal-based industries. This investment underpins a “Just Transition” strategy aimed at attracting new industries and creating training pathways to secure sustainable economic growth.

Premier Roger Cook emphasized the significance of establishing a green iron and steel sector in Western Australia under the Made in WA initiative. Notable advancements highlight Collie's evolution into a future-focused industrial hub.

Among the major achievements, Australia’s first low-emissions steel mill and Western Australia’s inaugural steel recycling mill are nearing reality. Green Steel of WA, a private entity, has secured all necessary feasibility approvals, moving the project closer to a final investment decision. A government contribution of $2.7 million has helped drive this milestone forward, with front-end engineering design now complete.

Meanwhile, Magnium Australia, a company pioneering magnesium metal technology, has operationalized its pilot plant in Collie’s light industrial area. Supported by $7.5 million from the Collie Industrial Transition Fund, the facility aims to establish a sustainable domestic supply of magnesium — a critical lightweight material used in aerospace, electronics, and construction.

Graphite innovation is also taking center stage, with International Graphite (ASX:IG6) launching a Feasibility Study for its Battery Anode Material Facility at Coolangatta Industrial Estate. The facility is set to produce high-grade graphite products vital for batteries and industrial applications. A $12.5 million funding boost from the state government underscores the strategic importance of this project.

Adding to Collie’s industrial landscape, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is progressing with its battery re-manufacturing facility, targeted for completion by October 2025. The plant will service, repair, and renew Tesla’s battery products, including Megapacks — massive energy storage systems capable of powering thousands of homes and supporting grid stability.

These developments highlight Collie's dynamic transformation into a green industrial powerhouse, driven by innovation across steel, magnesium, graphite, and battery technologies. The region is rapidly establishing itself as a major force in Australia’s evolving industrial landscape, aligning with global trends toward sustainability and advanced manufacturing.

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