THE CSIRO has announced the opening of the Australian Minerals Research Centre at Waterford, Western Australia.
The organisation says the centre is dedicated to developing economic, environmentally and socially sustainable processes for Australia’s minerals industry.
CSIRO Manufacturing, Materials and Minerals Group Executive Dr Steve Morton says the facility will help the industry remain competitive in global markets and enhance collaboration between public and private sector research groups.
Morton says world-class mineral processing research capability is essential to help the industry address challenges such as declining ore grades, increasing costs and greater competition.
In addition to housing more than 80 CSIRO staff, the Australian Minerals Research Centre houses the headquarters of the Parker Cooperative Research Centre for Integrated Hydrometallurgy Solutions, and research staff from Direct Nickel and Nalco, thus forming a real ‘collaborative hub’ in minerals research.
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