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

Scientists have developed a computational fluid dynamics model that determines the effect of cell design and operation conditions on flotation performance.

Characterisation of heavy mineral sands deposits in the South Australian portion of the Eucla Basin shows that the region has the potential to be Australia’s next big mineral sands resource.

Flagship researchers are developing a way to monitor the particle size in Bayer liquors that will increase the operational efficiency of alumina refineries. It is estimated that such a development could be worth A$10 million per year to the Australian alumina industry.

CSIRO scientists are developing a novel, low-cost process for titanium metal with the aim of halving production costs and paving the way for a revolution in titanium metal production and fabrication.

The hyper-saline brine generated during the desalination process could be used to produce a range of value-added products, reducing waste and potentially generating significant income. 

Production of magnesium currently relies on an energy intensive, inefficient process that is relatively slow and costly. Light Metals Flagship research is investigating alternative production pathways that will cut production costs and boost energy efficiency.

A better understanding of the lightning-bolt-like double layer of charge that spontaneously forms when a solid is placed in a liquid, has the potential to improve electrochemical processing.

Electron beam research is helping restore artworks at the NGV. The technique has even revealed an earlier painting beneath the visible one in a painting by Sérusier.