Other Minerals Research

Centres and Institutes

Australian Centre for Geomechanics

The Australian Centre for Geomechanics (ACG) undertakes research, education and training activities in geomechanics to provide industry with the tools and knowledge to ensure safety is not simply a priority, but is rather an ethic that guides the planning and execution of all mining work. ACG is based at The University of Western Australia.

Centre for Exploration Targeting

The Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET).

John de Laeter Research Centre

The John de Laeter Research Centre (JdLC) is a key research infrastructure hub providing quantitative data supporting key fields of scientific understanding in regards to Earth and planetary evolution, the nature of resources and materials upon which our society depends, and the monitoring of our changing environment. The centre is open to collaborative research projects, non-collaborative access to the equipment by qualified users for research purposes, and commercial services. JdLC is based at Curtin University.

Government

ChemCentre

ChemCentre is Western Australia’s leading provider of specialised chemical and forensic science services. ChemCentre delivers chemical and forensic science services contributing to a safe and prosperous Western Australia and aims to provide outstanding service to all clients, stakeholders and the wider community.

Geological Survey of Western Australia

The Geological Survey of Western Australia is a statutory authority within the Department of Mines and Petroleum of the Government of Western Australia responsible for the surveying and exploration of Western Australia’s geology. GSWA provides precompetitive geoscientific data, information and services to support the responsible use of the State’s natural mineral and energy resources.

Industry Bodies

Mining3

Mining3 is a leading research organisation delivering transformational technology to improve the productivity, sustainability, and safety of the mining industry. Mining3 was formed in 2016 and is a partnership between the former CRC for Mining Technology and Equipment (CRC Mining) and the CSIRO Mineral Resources group.