The Western Australian Government has announced an extra $6 million in funding over the next four years for the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA), with applications open for mining research proposals.
In addition to the work already underway on the Net Zero Emission Mining and Green Steel Challenges, applications are now open for research proposals that find mining technology solutions.
Areas of research include:
- Critical minerals – to enable security of supply for international markets and increased downstream processing
- Precision and low impact mining to reduce waste and footprint of the sector
- Alternative uses of tailings and waste from mineral processing, leveraging the principles of circular economy
- The uptake of clean energy technologies to support growth in minerals
Western Australian Mines and Petroleum Minister, Bill Johnston, said while the Western Australian mining sector has continued its strong performance, an opportunity exists to support the advancement of solutions that reduce processing costs and improve environmental outcomes.
“Western Australia should not just be a trusted supplier of commodities, but also a world-leader in innovation and technology,” Mr Johnston said.
“Setting an example for other countries by helping to reduce a mine site’s environmental footprint and instil low impact mining is essential to delivering change.”
For more information, visit the MRIWA website here.
