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Unlocking Australia’s nickel

A new method of extracting nickel from Australia’s low-grade laterite reserves could make millions of tonnes of untapped nickel laterites economically viable.

Green metal production

A new sustainable process for metal production that reduces the need for fossil fuels and slashes carbon dioxide emissions.

MagSonic magnesium

Our award-winning MagSonic technology is an efficient and cost-effective alternative for producing high quality magnesium metal.

Solvent extraction for metals

We're improving solvent extraction processes for recovering a range of metals. Our technology improvements have helped companies save millions of dollars.

First 3D thickener model

Using our expertise in mathematical and computational fluid dynamics we created the world’s first 3D full thickener model.

Aluminium ore processing

We have developed a process that lowers the cost of refining bauxite to alumina by treating the waste product generated—red mud—to recover a costly ingredient, caustic soda.

Dry slag granulation

Our sustainable, dry method for slag granulation derives value from waste and has the potential to transform the metal and cement industries.

Iron ore

Our research has helped industry better understand how Australian iron ores behave during the sintering process.

Feedwell optimisation

Optimising thickener feedwells in minerals processing can enhance throughput, improve unit stability, reduce downtime and save companies costs, particularly when processing low grade ore.

Iron ore sintering

We helped a major mining company better understand how different iron ores behave during the sintering process. This knowledge can be used to optimise processes for cost savings and productivity benefits.

Sunrise Dam thickener performance

We helped AngloGold Ashanti improve their thickener process performance at their Sunrise Dam gold mine, by applying computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and recommending a number of simple design modifications.

SWIRLFLOW agitation system

A simple mixing (agitation) technology, developed using world-class science, proves the best option for the mineral processing industry, saving time and money.

Graphite formation and processing

We worked with Talga Resources to better understand their large graphite ore deposit and provide a benchmark to compare their product after processing.

Cyanide-free gold

We have developed a safe, cyanide and mercury-free process for recovering gold. After successful demonstration and field trials, the technology is being brought to market through Australian company, Clean Mining.

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