The CTMTDS operated from 2019 to 2025 as a collaborative initiative between Curtin University, the University of Western Australia, and key industry and research partners – including MRIWA.
Algae-based technologies may deliver sustainable post‑mining futures through mine water treatment, carbon sequestration, rehabilitation, and circular bioeconomy opportunities.
The project delivered energy‑efficient, cost‑effective lithium processing innovations that improve yields, reduce environmental impact and strengthen Australia’s battery‑grade lithium capability.
Smarter Drilling, Better Discoveries
The prototype RoXplorer drilling platform delivers cheaper, faster drilling than conventional technology, all with a lower environmental footprint.
The project advanced methods for recovering nickel, cobalt and copper from ores, concentrates, tailings and waste streams.
Fibre optic cables deployed during drilling can deliver distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) capability as an integral component of exploration drilling.
New integrated modelling establishes fundamental pointers to the controls on sediment-hosted mineralisation in the emerging Northern Australian mineral province.
A new MRIWA-supported CSIRO study presents an integrated workflow to better understand – and target – buried sedimentary-hosted copper systems in Western Australia.
EPCA developed and tested a cooling system to support reliable operation of a retrofitted 100‑tonne electric haul truck.
Increasing the diameter of conveyor rollers offers immediate benefits in energy efficiency of bulk material conveying systems.
Direct metal extraction under electro-kinetic forcing – opening the possibility of a low-impact mining future.
