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
Meeting the challenges of in-situ recovery
In-situ recovery can extract minerals from beneath the surface without the disruption of conventional mine development. New research supported by the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia expands our understanding of how to make this process work for a range of valuable metals.
Published: 3 July 2024
Upcoming Events
Event Date: Monday 5 August 2024
MRIWA College Roundtable: Artificial Intelligence
In this session we will be discussing key AI trends and issues relevant across the minerals sector.
Published: 24 July 2024