Lithium Valley Main Report 2018
9.2 State Government 9.2.1. Establish a branding and information program for Lithium Valley 9.2.2. Establish Federal and State bilateral agreements on the Kwinana and Geraldton sites for the New Energy industries especially Strategic Environmental Assessment. 9.2.3. A Parliamentary Inquiry to provide a whole of government and community response to Lithium Valley 9.2.4. Following gas policy, set aside key strategic minerals for domestic use. 9.2.5. Establish strategic minerals status for all New Energy materials. 9.2.6. Review the royalties scheme in the light of New Energy metals. 9.2.7. Investigate the provision of direct and/or indirect support to strategic industries using New Energy metals. 9.2.8. Establish a dedicated management authority to facilitate development for the Western Trade Coast (WTC) and Lithium Valley. 9.2.9. Develop energy metal recycling facilities at Geraldton as part of Oakajee as well as mineral processing in Kemerton, the Pilbara and Goldfields. 9.2.10. Ensure a timely framework for the transitional development of the new port in Kwinana 9.2.11. Renewable power with battery support should be a high priority for the Kwinana region and other parts of the South West Integrated System (SWIS) associated with this New Energy initiative. 9.2.12. Lithium Valley partnerships need to invite private investment 9.2.13. Review the involvement of the State Government in New Energy minerals and industries. 9.2.14. Develop a program to capture and recycle 100% treated wastewater to the southern groundwater aquifers. 9.2.15. Provide industry with a clearer view of how Lithium Valley industries fit into its strategic objectives. 9.2.16. Review intergenerational revenue allocations. 9.2.17. State Government review phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, especially in metro areas. 9.2.18. WA initiate EU support over Lithium Valley through CRM status.
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