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Data tools game-changer for mining and exploration
Research scientists and industry are joining together to develop and commercialise new tools using cutting-edge digital technologies including machine learning that they say will be a game-changer for mining and exploration.
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Unlocking South Australia’s copper resources
The University of Adelaide will lead a $14.6 million research consortium to develop advanced technologies to boost South Australia’s copper production and develop a globally competitive mining technology services sector in the state.
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Minerals & Energy Research: Outcomes with Impact
Sustainable use and development of the world’s mineral and energy resources relies on challenge-based interdisciplinary research partners. This is our strength. Highlights of our innovative work over the last 12 months is featured in our latest publication, the IMER Annual Report 2016 available online now. See case studies below where you can read about our innovative work.
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Uni of Adelaide is founding partner of Climate-KIC Australia
The University of Adelaide has today been announced as a founding partner of a national initiative aimed at better positioning entrepreneurs, developers and low carbon technology start-ups to bring their climate solutions to market.
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Research Hub investigating new ways of removing lead from copper ore
A team of scientists, engineers and regulators are working to increase the sustainability of copper production from Australia’s iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) resources.
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More extensive minerals processing made possible by partnership with University of Queensland
The ARC Research Hub for Australian Copper-Uranium can now undertake state of the art minerals processing research, thanks to its partnership with the University of Queensland.
Mining industry provides new analysis support for ARC Research Hub
Thanks to the support of BHP Billiton and OZ Minerals, there is now increased capacity for analysis at the ARC Research Hub for Australian Copper-Uranium.
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