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
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Investing across the mining value chain
Read our Research Priority Plan which identifies key areas in which we seek to invest
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:
Featured Project
Real-time mining face grade determination using hyperspectral imaging techniques
Project Number: M0518
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PhD Engage 2021
MRIWA to launch a masterclass in communications and networking skills for Education Program participants
Published: 13 April 2021
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Event Date: Tuesday 20 April 2021
Real Time Processing of Massive Datasets in Mining
Rapid advances in data collection and processing have the potential to transform operational decision making and planning in the mining industry
Published: 3 March 2021