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
Mining in a low-emissions economy
Essential information for junior and mid-tier mining companies seeking to capture the economic and sustainability benefits of our low-emissions future, in three practical and up-to-date documents.
Conference speakers and presentation materials
Access some of the conference speakers’ presentation materials from the Net Zero Emission Mining WA Conference 2022.
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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State of Play Critical Minerals Report 2022 released
The challenge is to meet the demand for metals driven by changing technical requirements including, for digital equipment, renewable energy, chemical processing and electrification of industry
Published: 16 January 2023