News: mining
Premier recognition for mining and energy expertise
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The University of Adelaide’s mining and energy expertise has been acknowledged at South Australia’s 2021 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.
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Mining experts confer at copper conference
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Experts from industry, government and academia will converge on Adelaide to discuss the latest developments in one of South Australia’s biggest businesses: copper mining.
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Experts help find a path to sustainable mining
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Experts are helping the mining industry find a pathway to more efficient, green, sustainable and safer mining operations by transitioning to battery-supported electric vehicles (BEVs).
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New training centre focuses on optimising mining
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A new training centre will deliver the next generation of scientists and engineers in sensors, data analytics and artificial intelligence to increase value in the mining and processing of complex resources.
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National success for industry-linked ARC grants
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The University of Adelaide has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry. The research will have a positive impact on diverse areas such as defence, food production and protecting the environment.
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Critical mass of talent and expertise
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Ongoing and secure supply of critical minerals is essential to the transition to a high-tech and clean energy world.
Mining critical metals is vital to our future
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The surging global embrace of high-tech applications and clean energy is accelerating demand for the critical metals that enable these applications.
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eDNA techniques to transform subterranean environmental assessment
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A new project is set to transform understanding of the impact of mining on Australian subterranean species.
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