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Keep up to date with what is happening in the world surrounding the minerals and energy sector.
Posted on27 Oct 2021
For those who haven’t seen it, Disney movie Flubber sees a mad scientist, played by Robin Williams, inventing a wonder-material with extraordinary properties. The sentient gooey substance (called Flubber) is bouncy, stretchy, ductile, mouldable and able to change shape! Deep in our biomedical polymer lab, our quirky, erm… brilliant scientists have invented their own “Flubber.” … Continued
Posted on16 Oct 2021
Like a scene from a science-fiction film, a drone makes its way through an inhospitable environment. But this isn’t science fiction — this is happening in regional Queensland. Technology developed by the CSIRO means areas of mines can now be mapped and inspected without putting people in dangerous situations. Read the full article here.
Posted on23 Sep 2021
BHP has announced the signing of a nickel supply agreement with one of the world’s leading sustainable energy companies, Tesla Inc. BHP will supply Tesla Inc. with nickel from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia, one of the most sustainable and lowest carbon emission nickel producers in the world. Read the full article here.
Posted on12 Aug 2021
Finding the next Kambalda, home of Australia’s sulfide nickel mining industry, will be a lot harder than the original discovery, but to aid the process a new indicator mineral exploration technique is emerging from CSIRO research. Read the full article here.
Posted on26 Jul 2021
Researchers from the University of Alberta research used Nano humus, a substance extracted from coal mine deposits, to remove heavy metals from contaminated water and soil. Lead researcher Yihan Zhao said the nano humus, which is extracted from coal mine deposits and then crushed to a black, powdery material, works like a sponge that attaches … Continued
Posted on11 Jun 2021
Deloitte’s top 10 trends for 2021 have highlighted the mining sector’s commitment to continual improvement and in laying a foundation for tomorrow. Decarbonisation and zero harm are two of this year’s discussion points in the annual Tracking the Trends report. Decarbonisation is established as a hot topic in the mining sector, but the trend is … Continued
Posted on12 May 2021
In the second of a series of opinion pieces from Science meets Parliament sponsors, Professor Paul Mulvaney, Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, discusses how to extend Australia’s renewable energy generation capability, create jobs and deliver better results for businesses and energy consumers. ‘Our land abounds with nature’s gifts, of beauty … Continued
Posted on22 Apr 2021
The import of renewable energy is both technically and economically feasible, according to a new study from the hydrogen import coalition. The coalition, comprising DEME, Engie, Exmar, Fluxys, Port of Antwerp, Port of Zeebrugge and WaterstofNet, has now completed a large-scale industrial study mapping out the financial, technical and regulatory aspects of the entire hydrogen … Continued
