Dr Jonathan Huntington: mapping the distribution of mineral system signatures

Dr Jon Huntington is a leading authority on spectral sensing technolgies for measuring and mapping minerals for exploration and mining.

Dr Graham Carr: Chief Scientist of CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering

Dr Graham Carr is currently Chief Scientist in the Division of Earth Science and Resource Engineering and has served on Divisional Executive teams since 1996.

Gold nuggets reveal their inner secrets

A study of the characteristics of gold nuggets from around Australia has overturned many years of accepted scientific wisdom on how nuggets form.

Geophysics: aiding mineral and petroleum exploration research

CSIRO's geophysics capability contributes to a range of research applications from mineral exploration and mine safety to monitoring carbon dioxide storage.

‘Electronic ears’ to guide mining drills

CSIRO scientists with the Minerals Down Under National Research Flagship have successfully used an electronic listening post to track and control a drill operating more than 300 metres below the Earth’s surface.

CSIRO and Queensland Government to workshop smart exploration techniques

CSIRO and the Geological Survey of Queensland are combining to conduct a series of workshops on hyperspectral mapping.

Patterns in a complex planet

The deep Earth, oceans and atmosphere form a tightly coupled and complex system in which small changes in one part can have a cascading effect on other parts.

Dr Claire Mason: understanding individual, group and organisational behaviour

Dr Claire Mason is a social scientist working in the Science into Society team and using her background in psychology to support decision-making and change at an individual, group, organisational and societal level.

Dr Chris Yeats: discovering the secrets of the seafloor

Dr Chris Yeats is the Program Leader for CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering's Mineral System Science Program.

Automating the nation

The latest edition of CSIRO Exploration and Mining's earthmatters magazine looks at how Australian science and engineering is advancing the frontiers of intelligent automation in the resources industry.

ARRC partnership in the West

A major initiative of the Western Australian Government, CSIRO and Curtin University of Technology, the Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC) was developed as a partnership of research agencies and industry to become a significant international centre for research, training and technology development for the global resources sector.

Dr Angela Halfpenny: characterising gold deposits

Dr Angela Halfpenny's current research at CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering involves characterising gold deposits.

Process magazine

The February 2010 issue of Process outlines a number of technologies currently being developed through CSIRO's Flagship program that aim to provide a competitive edge for iron ore, gold, nickel and alumina producers. (12 pages)

Mining

Developing next generation mining technologies to secure Australia's global competitiveness

International: Water rights

The challenge of operating in a dry climate with scarce water supplies is not unique to the Australian minerals industry. Tim Treadgold speaks with Dr Mike Trefry about water management in Chile.

Director's comment: Tackling major issues

Message from Jonathan Law, Director of the CSIRO Minerals Down Under Flagship.

Collaboration: Social science

Christine Williams investigates how community engagement can inform technology development.

Ore sorting: Sound technology making waves

An ore sorting sensor that uses landmark radio frequency research could hold the key to cost-effective and sustainable mining operations. Tony Heselev reports

Soil toxicity: The science of soils

Measuring the toxicity of metals in soils is more than science fiction. Adam Courtenay reports.

Mineral to metal: Iron (Fe)

Iron is the second most common element on earth and is thought to be a major component of the earth’s crust and inner core.

Feature break out: Mallees hold the key to salinity and a new cash crop

Tough mallee trees could become a key biomass crop. Tony Heselev reports

Industry perspective: In search of efficiency

Since the dawn of the metal production industry, demand has increased and reserve quality has declined, writes Xstrata Technology Chief Executive, Joe Pease.

Industry engagement: Global adoption

First Australia, then the world. Adam Courtenay explores the proliferation of Sirosmelt technology.

Feature break out: Extracting value from slag

A new technology piloted recently by CSIRO has the potential to derive significant value out of molten slag that is a by-product of steelmaking. Tony Heselev reports.

Competing in a global market

Tim Thwaites explores retrofitting solutions for the Australian steel industry.