Minerals research advancing Western Australia
We support applied minerals research projects to create capability and deliver economic and social benefit for Western Australia
Collaborative research leadership
We partner with industry, the research community and government to activate innovation and research networks
CMAP Common User Facility
CMAP seeks to cost effectively de-risk research and industry demonstration activities, enabling further onshore processing of critical minerals and diversifying the Western Australia economy.
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Supporting knowledge transfer from research into practice
Details of all projects funded by the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) and its predecessors are publicly available. Our research projects span six key program areas:
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Latest News
Portable PPB recognised as the 2023 Western Australia Innovator of the Year
Portable PPB's vision for detectORE™, an innovative in-field low-level gold detector, found resonance with MRIWA's mission to foster innovation in the minerals sector.
Published: 3 May 2024