Integrated Mining Consortium
Premier’s Research and Industry Fund (PRIF) Research Consortia Program ‘Unlocking Complex Resources through Lean Processing'.
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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The Mining Consortium wrapped up in August 2024: Researchers reflect on their experience and achievements
The PRIF Mining Consortium, funded by the South Australian Premier’s Research and Industry Fund, concluded in August 2024.
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The PRIF Mining Consortium Final Research Conference 2024
The PRIF Final Research Conference was held on Thursday 25 July at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide. It was a tremendous success, proudly showcasing the PRIF mission: "Unlocking Complex Resources through Lean Processing." The event marked the culmination of the seven-year Consortium 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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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)