Probing the secrets of the Mt Weld Critical Minerals super-resource
Drillcore sampling deep beneath the weathered surface are enhancing our understanding of the world-class Mt Weld resource
Published: 21 June 2022
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Applications closed for MRIWA 2027 PhD Scholarships Program
Applications for the MRIWA 2027 PhD Scholarships Program have now closed.
Published: 5 November 2026
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Kalgoorlie students to learn from inspiring earth science lessons
MRIWA sponsors AusEarthEd, supporting and inspiring teachers of earth science in regional Western Australian schools.
Published: 7 June 2022
Registrations open for Net Zero Emission Mining WA Conference 2022
Discounted first release tickets are now on sale for MRIWA’s second Net Zero Emission Mining WA Conference, which will return to Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 1 and 2 September 2022.
Published: 25 May 2022
Media coverage highlighting MRIWA-supported project
A positive news article appeared in the media about MRIWA backed project M0514.
Published: 20 April 2022
Innovative sensing technology brings seismic surveying within the budget of mineral exploration
Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) uses fibre-optic cable to detect sound waves, dramatically lowering the cost of seismic surveying.
Published: 19 April 2022
Western Australia’s resources sector achieves record sales in 2021
Annual data released by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety today show sales for 2021 were up a massive 30 percent.
Published: 11 April 2022
Time to nominate for the WA science awards
Nominations for the WA Science Hall of Fame and the 2022 Premier’s Science Awards are now open.
Published: 21 March 2022
Media coverage highlighting MRIWA scholarship winner
A positive feature appeared in the media about MRIWA scholarship recipient.
Published: 16 March 2022
Welcome MRIWA’s new Research Portfolio Manager
David Trotter joins the MRIWA team as Research Portfolio Manager on the 8th of March 2022.
Published: 11 March 2022
Using indicator minerals to support Ni exploration in WA
MRIWA project (M10426) aims to define distinctive trace element signatures revealing undiscovered NiS mineralisation in WA.
Published: 9 March 2022
The MRIWA team is expanding
An exciting job opportunity to join MRIWA as Research Portfolio Manager.
Published: 9 March 2022
PhD scholarships awarded to future thought leaders
Three outstanding students join the prestigious MRIWA Education Program for 2022, supporting minerals research for the benefit of all West Australians.
Published: 1 March 2022