Integrated Mining Consortium
Connecting the mining value chain.
Using machine learning, sensors and data analytics, we develop tools to integrate the entire mining value chain.
With funding from the Premier's Research and Industry Fund (PRIF) Consortia Program.
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Unlocking future copper resources
An Adelaide-based consortium of universities, METS partners, mining companies and research support agencies has unlocked significant economic potential worth millions of dollars through innovative projects. These initiatives aim to enhance copper recovery, throughput and production while ensuring operations are conducted safely, sustainably and with reduced water and energy consumption.
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The upcoming PRIF Mining Consortium Final Research Conference 2024
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming PRIF Mining Consortium Final Research Conference (FRC) 2024, which will be held on Thursday 25 July 2024 at the Adelaide National Wine Centre.
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Copper to the World Conference 2024
The PRIF Mining Consortium team enjoyed attending the Copper to the World Conference 2024, held on June18-19 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Read more about Copper to the World Conference 2024Quick facts
Complex ores contain two or more minerals and are difficult or costly to treat. They can contain base and precious metals such as copper, gold, molybdenite, nickel, lead, zinc, and PGM.
By 2023, global copper production from existing and proposed mines is projected to be about 270,000 tonnes short of demand. This is based on an a year-on-year increase in demand for copper, and steady decline in existing mine production. (CRU Group 2019)