#Mining

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 […]

Mining companies are underprepared for climate change

By Barton Loechel, Social Scientist, Science into Society Group. Recent research suggests only a minority of mining companies are preparing […]

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 […]

Where is Australia headed? Some future projections

By Beth Fulton– Head of Ecosystem Modelling, Marine and Atmospheric Research Australians want a future of sustainable self-sufficiency and a healthy […]

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 […]

Mining’s green edge

By Kylie Williams Do you like your gadgets? Your car? Your stainless steel dishwasher? Do you recycle what you can […]

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, […]

Slicing golden nuggets

I’ve never had much time for gold. Most of my jewellery is novelty and gold doesn’t really feature in the […]

¡Hola Chile!

For all of you that haven’t heard CSIRO has set up shop in Chile and today the Centre’s Northern Node […]