‘Current’ research
Direct metal extraction under electro-kinetic forcing – opening the possibility of a low-impact mining future.
Published: 16 February 2026
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Cathode Precursor Production Pilot Plant (C4P) – Stage 3
Stage 3 of C4P furthered local pilot pCAM production capabilities, development of expertise, and identified WA specific industry opportunities.
Published: 4 September 2026
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EnPhytoBox® – modular, carbon-neutral water treatment for remote mine sites
Harnessing natural wetland biodynamics, the EnPhytoBox® uses green chemistry and microbes to deliver sustainable, carbon-neutral on-site treatment of wastewater.
Published: 28 January 2026
New EMCR Reference Group to Strengthen Emerging Research Leadership in WA
New EMCR Reference Group to Strengthen Emerging Research Leadership in WA
Published: 23 January 2026
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) on large technical reports
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is seeing rapid adoption in industry to enable employees to query information captured in proprietary data for their organisation.
Published: 17 October 2025
WA Leads Global Energy Transition
Western Australia’s pathway to decarbonisation was spotlighted at Expo 2025 Osaka
Published: 30 September 2025
Public Consultation Wrap-Up: Shaping the Future of Minerals Research in WA
We are pleased to share that the initial public consultation period closed on 17 September 2025
Published: 26 September 2025
Net Zero Emissions RD&D Inventory 2025
The purpose of this inventory is to inform coordinated strategic investment in technologies critical to decarbonising WA’s heavy industry.
Published: 8 September 2025
Consultancy Call for CMAP Facility Feasibility Study
The Critical Minerals Advanced Processing Common User Facility (CMAP) is advancing with a formal call for consultancy services via Tenders WA.
Published: 22 August 2025
Applications Now Open for the 2025 Premier’s Science Awards
The 2025 Premier’s Science Awards are officially open for applications, offering an exciting opportunity to celebrate and elevate Western Australia’s brightest scientific minds.
Published: 12 June 2025
CSIRO Launches $400K Graphite R&D Grant Program for SMEs
Expressions of Interest are open until 30 March 2026
Published: 10 June 2025
Western Australia Welcomes New Chief Scientist: Professor Sharath Sriram
Western Australia Welcomes New Chief Scientist: Professor Sharath Sriram
Published: 3 June 2025
Join the Innovation Revolution: Founders Factory Program Reception
The Founders Factory Program Reception is a testament to what’s possible when start-ups, industry, and government come together.
Published: 9 May 2025