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Dr Rod Hill, Group
Executive, Sustainable Minerals and Energy, CSIRO, says he is delighted
to announce the appointment of Dr V (Raj) Rajakumar as the new Director
of the Light Metals Flagship. Full
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The Light
Metals Flagship (LMF) is entering an exciting phase in its development.
The momentum is increasing with about 25 projects underway,and several
of these are in partnership with companies. |
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| New technology could lead to sustainable aluminium production The quest
for technology to reduce the energy consumed in primary aluminium production
is undergoing promising developments in Australia, with one particular
research project focusing on a revolutionary electrolytic cell technology
that could lead to a paradigm shift for the aluminium industry.Full
Story |
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Australia's role in global aluminium initiative shows commitment Sustainable
development is to become an even greater focus for the Australian aluminium
industry as it participates in a global initiative to continuously improve
sustainability efforts in a number of key areas including climate change
and efficient use of resources. Recycling, health and safety, and accountability,
are also a focus of the initiative.
Full
Story |
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| New research to aid alumina production Researchers
are developing ways to assist Australia’s alumina industry –
one of the nation’s largest, with production over $6b pa –
to expand its resource base and improve its productivity and environmental
performance. A number of new projects are focusing on key technology needs
identified in the Alumina Technology Roadmap released in late 2001. Full
Story |
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Novel anodes for aluminium and magnesium production Development of novel inert anodes for the electrolytic production of aluminium and magnesium could lead to reduced energy consumption and lower costs. Full Story |
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The Light Metals Flagship is pleased to acknowledge recent award-winning achievements by research staff. Full Story |
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