Minerals research advancing Western Australia

We support applied minerals research projects to create capability and deliver economic and social benefit for Western Australia

Learn more about our Strategy & Vision

Collaborative research leadership

We partner with industry, the research community and government to activate innovation and research networks

2024 MRIWA PhD Scholarships Open

MRIWA offers a range of PhD and postgraduate scholarships to support research by talented students who are passionate about making a difference in mining or related fields.

2023 PhD Showcase

Research insights tackling the challenges of the mining industry, delivered by thought leaders of the future – the 2023 MRIWA PhD Research Showcase, coming up on October 3rd. Register for the event now.

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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View research findings of completed projects