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ACE: Fast. Safe. Unstoppable. ADT Commercial Security Drill, Baby, Drill! Caman Engineering Australian Floating Decks Professional Services Maximise Your Productivity Bruce Avery Transport The updated 2024 Isuzu D-MAX Introducing the ARB multi-purpose jack base for safer vehicle lifting The updated 2025 Isuzu MU-X Eastern Guruma integrated services Australia’s original lockout tagout manufacturer since 1992 Australia’s most trusted bulk spring water supplier 20 years of excellence VMS Engineering | Precision. Power. Performance. Your Workforce. Skilled, Certified and Site-Ready Varnish removal made easy Johnson Screens: Screening solutions for Australian mining Vytas makes green hydrogen a reality Geotab and Google Cloud partner for data-driven success MATO Australia’s new generation conveyor belt cleaners MLT New Generation Super-Screw® FRAS/Oil Resistant Mineplast Pro: The superior belt solution Power Control Products: Delivering Safe-T-Products’ conveyor safety innovations to the mining industry Conveyor Idler Failure got you (Shut)down? Dredge pumps in Australia’s mining industry TOMRA’s transformative ore sorting technology Broons’ Graderoll just keeps rolling out the door Weir’s new backfill technology From fabrication to full-scale construction, Murchison Mining Services delivers exceptional results Exactly what you need when you need it Bringing you our world of expertise Quest Maritime Services delivering confidence at sea Dy-Mark mine marking toluene free Oli Group: Driving innovation and reliability in mining & quarrying Transmission repairs and replacements made easy Industrial and marine solutions hire fleet with purpose-built winches and power units How DTN APAC’s inversion and blast dispersion forecasting help the mining industry Steuler expands your horizons Gold, gold, gold Donaldson powers up mining filtration with new dust extraction and air solutions For the next generation of mining The industry leader in OTR and LME tyre management ISUZU FX range squares-up for heavy-duty battle Aerial solutions for mining and exploration The value of experience Driving drilling innovation for more than 40 years Leading Australia’s seismic future with eVibe innovation Supporting smarter mining decisions New technology for near surface exploration Precision drilling Australia’s latest rig rebuild PDR05 Driving excellence in exploration and mine site geoscience Innovators in geophysical exploration Innovative high-tech modular plants Bringing home the medal Protoblast – Take control of your blasting process Coral Sea Resort – Real Rewards for Real Work Titanium prospects Building an empire The titanium titan How can investment grow amidst supply chain woes? TechConnect Coal Comfort Turning waste into wealth ASPEC Engineering and the Amrun Project Australia’s specialised electrical experts The creative construction company World-class material handling solutions Cape-ital gains Australasia’s premier geoscience event AusIMM’s parallel conference debut Digitalisation in mining explored Uranium miner looks to produce with ‘invisible mining’ method For the next generation of mining The Australian Mining Review September 2025 Edition

The titanium titan

The titanium titan

Titanium makes the list of critical minerals for countries across the globe, including Australia. With its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and thermal stability, the metal is vital for industries such as aerospace, renewable energy technologies, medicine and chemical processing.

As the world intensifies its efforts to transition away from fossil fuels, titanium is emerging as a powerful force in the development of renewable energy solutions. Thanks to its unmatched versatility, the metal is proving to be an industry game changer.

Titanium’s ability to withstand extreme environmental conditions and thrive in high stress uses makes it ideal for applications like bolstering the structural integrity of wind turbines and boosting the efficiency of solar panels and fuel cells.

Already proven across emerging clean energy applications, from photovoltaic cells used in solar energy to nuclear power containment and cooling systems, the metal is affirming its critical status.

Titanium is now being considered for its use in next-generation batteries in both sold-state and flow batteries, potentially offering improved energy density, safety and lifespan crucial for battery storage solutions.

The durability of the metal makes it an ideal solution for pipes, valves and components in geothermal energy plants that are exposed to high pressures and temperature as well as corrosive substances.

Titanium’s corrosion resistance also enables it to operate effectively in environments with high levels of carbon dioxide and other gases, making it ideal for carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems.

The processing of titanium ores, like rutile and ilmenite, are energy-intensive and costly, often meaning operations require significant upfront capital to get off the ground.

However, titanium’s longevity and resistance to degradation can offset these initial costs over time by reducing the need for repairs and replacements.

Despite the metal’s critical status, supply chain security is yet to become a reality.

The European Commission reported that more than 60% of the total global supply of titanium comes from high-risk jurisdictions — the top three producers being China, Mozambique and South Africa — creating volatile market conditions that bend to the whims of geopolitical influences.

Amidst global supply insecurity, Australia has the potential to be a key strategic supplier. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025, Australia hosts the world’s largest titanium-bearing mineral reserves.

Despite the globally significant resources, Australia is only the fourth largest global producer as we currently lack a notable titanium metal extracting and processing industry.

In 2023, as reported by the USGS, Australia produced only 600kt of the titanium-bearing minerals ilmenite and rutile whilst China, who hosts slightly lower titanium reserves, produced a significantly greater 3200kt.

In the sixth instalment of our Critical Minerals Outlook series, we spotlight emerging titanium projects that are looking to go the distance and secure Australia’s supply chain.