News: PRIF
Unlocking future copper resources
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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.
The upcoming PRIF Mining Consortium Final Research Conference 2024
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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
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The PRIF Mining Consortium team enjoyed attending the Copper to the World Conference 2024, held on June18-19 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
International Women's Day
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The PRIF Mining Consortium and ARC Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources celebrated International Women's Day by attending the Adelaide AusIMM IWD lunch held on 29th February at the EOS Sky City. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the guest speaker, Claire Parkinson, was inspiring with her message of resilience.
Holiday wishes from our management team
Dear PRIF Mining Consortium Members, supporters, and friends,
The South Australian Exploration and Mining Conference 2023
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The PRIF Mining Consortium and the Training Center hosted a joint booth at the South Australian Exploration and Mining Conference 2023 (SAEMC).
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PRIF Mining Consortium outcomes presented at the Annual Technical Meeting of IIM, India
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In November, Dr Richmond Asamoah visited the Indian Institute of Metals in Bhubaneswar and delivered Invited Lectures at the Annual Technical Meeting of IIM, sharing some of the PRIF research activities with an international audience.
Celebrations of the 2023 PRIF Mining Consortium achievements and holiday celebrations
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On Friday 24th November, the PRIF Mining Consortium and the Training Centre celebrated 2023 with a trip to Barristers Block Winery in Woodside.
The PRIF Mining Consortium and the Training Center hosted a joint booth at METPLANT 2023
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It was a fantastic experience attending METPLANT 2023 on 5 to 8 November 2023 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
The PRIF Mining Consortium Final Research Conference 2023
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The PRIF Mining Consortium Final Research Conference 2023 was a big success! The conference was held on Wednesday 18th October 2023 at the National Wine Centre of Australia, Adelaide.
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