The National Voice for Advanced Materials and Batteries
AMBC represents the full battery value chain - from critical mineral extraction through advanced materials processing and cell manufacturing to energy storage deployment, grid integration, and recycling. We convene industry, inform government policy, and connect research to commercial outcomes.
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Advanced Materials & Battery Summit 2026
21–22 October 2026 · Thomas Dixon Centre, Brisbane
Australia's premier battery-industry gathering — two days, single stream, spanning the full value chain from resource to deployment. Where the people building the industry meet.
Australia's peak body for the battery value chain
The Advanced Materials & Battery Council represents the collective interests of over 40 organisations spanning critical minerals extraction, advanced materials processing, cell and pack manufacturing, energy storage deployment and grid integration, and battery recycling.
AMBC convenes the industry's national voice, engages directly with federal and state governments on policy, and connects world-class Australian research with commercial pathways.
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Refining & MaterialsQPM
Developing the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH Project) to produce battery-grade nickel and cobalt sulphates and other products using a nitric acid leach process.
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Refining & MaterialsAlpha HPA
Producer of high-purity alumina (HPA) for lithium-ion battery separators and LED applications using a solvent extraction process.
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Research & DevelopmentUniversity of Queensland
Leading research university with expertise in battery materials, minerals processing, and energy storage systems.
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