Accelerated Mineral Carbonation (AMC) Research Program application information

MRIWA has a dedicated funding program to address the challenge of permanently capturing CO₂ using mineral carbonation.

The AMC Research Program (the Program) aims to accelerate the development and implementation of mineral carbonation, the industrial-scale process to convert CO₂ into a stable form using mining wastes and byproducts.

By implementing this comprehensive and flexible $2.5 million funding program, MRIWA aims to catalyse significant advancements in mineral carbonation research, fostering innovation and practical solutions that can make a substantial contribution to technologies and methodologies available to the Western Australian mining and mineral processing sector within a 5-year period to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Read the MRIWA policy and guidelines

Inter-institutional and cross-sector collaborations are strongly encouraged. 

The AMC Research Program includes funding support for: 

1. Breakthrough Projects (2 available up to $750,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to 4)

• For large-scale, high-risk, high-reward research initiatives
• Projects must involve at least one industry partner
• 3-year duration

2. Innovation Projects (5 available up to $150,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to 4)

• For targeted research on specific aspects of mineral carbonation
• Projects must involve at least one industry partner
• 2-year duration

3. Rapid Response Projects (10 available up to $25,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to 2)

• For short-term, focused studies addressing urgent challenges
• Funding support available to industry, First Nations, university and government organisation applicants
• 6-month duration

Want to apply?

For more information on the program email research@mriwa.wa.gov.au.

Use the forms below to start your application:

Download the application form

Risk Appetite Statement

The MRIWA Risk Appetite Statement considers the most significant risks to which the Institute is exposed and provides an outline of the approach to managing these risks. The Statement also identifies the various categories of risk researchers are obliged to consider under the terms of financial assistance provided by MRIWA for minerals research projects.

Read the Risk Appetite Statement

Webinar video

This webinar provides valuable insights into the application process and criteria. Offering practical guidance on preparing successful applications and understanding the advantages of receiving the Financial Assistance.