Assessment of barriers and enablers to reprocessing minerals from secondary sources

### 📋 Tender Overview The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is seeking expert consultancy services to conduct an **Assessment of barriers and enablers to reprocessing minerals from secondary sources** (Opportunity ID: P_2620990). This project aims to establish an evidence base regarding mine waste and tailings reprocessing within New South Wales. ### 🎯 Project Scope & Objectives The successful consultant will analyze factors influencing the viability of reprocessing mine waste. The project is divided into two distinct parts: * **Part A:** Regulatory, environmental, policy, commercial, and market factors (e.g., legislative frameworks, approval pathways). * **Part B:** Technical and operational factors (e.g., processing technologies, site constraints, and infrastructure). This research will directly support the **NSW Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy 2024–2035** and inform future circular economy policy design. ### 💡 Key Requirements * **Methodology:** The assessment must be based on desktop analysis of publicly available information and provided materials. Direct industry engagement is not required. * **Flexibility:** Respondents may bid for one or both parts and are permitted to propose partnership or subcontracting arrangements. * **Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed based on Methodology, Price, and Experience. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Open Date:** 20-Mar-2026 * **Close Date:** 10-Apr-2026, 3:00 PM * **Decision Date:** 22-Apr-2026 This opportunity is ideal for consultancies specializing in mining, environmental policy, circular economy, and regulatory analysis. Interested parties should download the full tender package, including the Part B Response Form.