Understanding the chemistry of in-situ copper recovery
Chemical recovery of minerals from underground ore bodies could reduce both the cost of mining and its impact on the landscape
Published: 27 January 2021
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MRIWA Supports Black Coffee Business Networking Event
MRIWA’s involvement reflects our ongoing commitment to inclusive research ecosystems, reconciliation and supporting Indigenous economic participation in Western Australia.
Published: 1 July 2026
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MRIWA PhD scholarships attract top talent to meet the research needs of the WA mining industry
MRIWA has awarded three PhD scholarships to bring top local and international students to WA universities and support the research needs of the WA mining industry
Published: 19 January 2021
MRIWA portfolio overview – Infrastructure & Logistics and Remediation & Mine Closure
View current projects in the two program areas – Infrastructure & Logistics and Remediation & Mine Closure
Published: 18 November 2020
MRIWA portfolio overview – New Products and Markets
Read case studies for recently completed and current projects in the program area New Products and Markets
Published: 11 November 2020
MRIWA portfolio overview – Increase Recovered Value Through Processing
Learn more about recently completed and current projects in the program area Increase Recovered Value Through Processing
Published: 4 November 2020
MRIWA portfolio overview – Expand the Mining Envelope
Discover recently completed and current projects in the program area Expand the Mining Envelope
Published: 26 October 2020
MRIWA portfolio overview – Find More Viable Resources
Explore recently completed and current projects in the program area Find More Viable Resources
Published: 21 October 2020
Our 2019/20 Annual Report is now available
Read the full report
Published: 12 October 2020
MRIWA Education Program – Producing Research Champions to drive innovation in the WA mining industry
MRIWA’s new education program launched by the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Published: 6 October 2020
Enhanced stope design techniques deliver mine efficiency
Exciting research has delivered a practical new approach to planning and assessing the performance of underground blasting in developing mines
Published: 1 October 2020
Stories of our Scholars – Dr Eunjoo Choi
Eunjoo Choi was awarded a MRIWA Scholarship in 2016 to undertake PhD studies at the University of Western Australia, where she investigated the geochemical and isotopic features of alkaline rocks…
Published: 14 September 2020
Stories of our Scholars – Dr Eric May
Professor Eric May received a MRIWA Supplementary PhD Scholarship in 2000. Following the completion of his PhD, Eric has continued on to a stellar research career in the Australian oil…
Published: 2 September 2020