A new approach to managing mineral resources

Most Australians appreciate that our wealth of mineral resources supported our economy during the global recession, but others believe this […]

Taking humans out of hazardous situations

Underground mines can be hazardous places for humans, which is why the industry is investing in robots and automated vehicles […]

Can you legislate a social licence to operate?

By Justine Lacey, Social Scientist, Earth Science and Resource Engineering The concept of a ‘social licence to operate’ (SLO) is not […]

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Smart SQUIDs sense underground ore bodies

By Nola Wilkinson As surface mineral deposits become ‘mined out’, increasingly mining companies are looking for ore bodies located deeper […]

Supersonic magnesium

Did you know that magnesium is the lightest of all metals – about one-third lighter than aluminium? That it is […]

New sensor detects bombs on sea floor

We’ve developed a sensor to detect undetonated explosives on the sea floor, based on a technology used to find mineral deposits […]

Explorer of the year? It’s not Dora that’s for sure

Our Centre of Excellence for 3D Mineral Mapping was announced Australian Mining’s ‘Explorer of the Year’ last night. The team, […]

Nickel is worth more than a five cent coin

By Emily Lehmann Nickel seems to be the underdog of the metal world. While we have all heard of it, […]

Megatrends: do we really need more from less?

By Stefan Hajkowicz, CSIRO This article is part of The Conversation’s series on megatrends. What are the compelling economic, social, […]

Worth the weight

For all of our readers sporting a wedding ring, here’s an interesting little tid bit you may not know – […]

Australia creates world’s first continental-scale mineral maps

The new suite of mineral maps will enable mining companies to increase the efficiency and viability of their exploration efforts. […]