Dry solution to separating particles

CSIRO has developed a dry separation process for granular materials that promises savings in time and cost for industry, and reduced demand on water and energy resources.

Driving sustainability through systems innovation fact sheet

This fact sheet explains how Minerals Down Under Flagship researchers are examining sustainable processing through systems innovation. (2 pages)

Driving sustainability through systems innovation

Reducing environmental impact with innovative solutions

Composite solutions

An innovative imaging system used by CSIRO researchers has lead to the development of super-hard, super-abrasive-resistant composites. These materials are capable of cutting rock with a strength greater than 150 MPa and have been used on rock up to 260 MPa.

Dr David Miljak: developing radiofrequency measurement techniques for process industries

Dr David Miljak leads the radiofrequency and optics team in developing and implementing advanced online analysis techniques for industrial processes

Characterising materials

CSIRO’s material characterisation expertise helps improve product performance and resilience across a range of product types and operating conditions. CSIRO’s material characterisation expertise can improve product performance and prevent product failure.

Characterisation helps alumina prospects shine

Characterisation work on undeveloped bauxite deposits is providing crucial information for companies interested in developing the deposits.

Carbon management in gold production

CSIRO gold program researchers are helping industry improve efficiency and reduce gold solution losses by improving their understanding of carbon management and the impact of impurities on adsorption circuits. 

Scientists search for a small solution

Nanomaterials offer resource processors a number of advantages over conventional catalysts; the challenge is finding a way to produce these materials in commercial quantities and in a cost-effective manner.

Research to boost nickel production

Researchers continue work to understand and improve the process used to extract nickel from low grade nickel laterite ore.

Wood char shows potential for carbon anode production

Research to replace petroleum coke and coal tar pitch with carbon alternatives could benefit aluminium producers and the environment. 

Dr Anita Hill: Office of the Chief Executive Science leader

Dr Anita Hill is an expert in separation processes and materials.

A new jet aeration nozzle

A CSIRO designed gas liquid nozzle is making gold production more efficient by reducing oxygen wasted during processing. (0:57)

Single analysis solution tracks cyanide

New CSIRO-developed analytical methods have helped the Cowal Gold Mine become the first operation in Australia to comply with the gold industry’s International Cyanide Management Code.

Alumina to Zirconia: the history of the CSIRO Division of Mineral Chemistry

Alumina to Zirconia is a history of the CSIRO Division of Mineral Chemistry, a predecessor of today's CSIRO Minerals.

Creating wealth through advanced processing technologies fact sheet

An overview of the Creating wealth through advanced processing technologies theme. (2 pages)

Acoustic emissions used to monitor machinery performance

Researchers have developed technology which uses acoustic emissions to monitor minerals processing machinery and allowing operators to 'hear' how the machinery is performing.

X-ray vision to characterise mineral ores

A new state of the art x-ray imaging detector smaller than a postage stamp is the key to a powerful new method of characterising mineral ores, according to an article published today in the October issue of CSIRO’s Process magazine.

Redirection reduces impact of erosion

The life expectancy of cooling plates in heat exchangers at Rio Tinto Alcan’s Yarwun alumina refinery has increased from a few days to as long as 12 months with help from CSIRO’s slurry erosion researchers, according to the October issue of Process magazine.

New ‘green’ technologies make die castings stronger

Conventional die castings can be made stronger using new, more environmentally friendly technologies developed by CSIRO.

Securing the future for Australia's minerals industry

Researchers are hard at work developing a raft of technologies to help Australia's minerals industry remain globally competitive.

Models making a difference for mineral processors

Advanced mathematical modelling is significantly improving the performance of unit operations used in the mineral processing industry.

New analysers to unlock mineral value

Machine-mounted sensors, being developed through CSIRO Minerals Down Under Flagship, could help locate ore deposits, characterise the mining environment, and differentiate ore grades.

Research facility to help boost the triple bottom line

A new CSIRO research centre focused on developing economic, environmentally and socially sustainable processes for Australia’s minerals industry was officially opened today.

Eureka! Air cargo scanning wins top prize

CSIRO’s air cargo scanning technology team has been awarded the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Support of Defence or National Security.