Our Capabilities
High temperature processing - Providing expertise in smelting and roasting chemistry, electrochemistry, and processing of biomass for metallurgical applications. Learn more>
Hydrometallurgy - alumina - Delivering the capabilities and expertise the alumina industry needs to achieve continuous improvement and maintain global competitiveness. Learn more>
Materials characterisation - Providing chemical and particle analysis, microcharacterisation and x-ray diffraction capabilities for research and
industry. Learn more>
Metals and ceramics design and processing - Developing novel materials and cost-effective production processes to meet the needs of industry. Learn more>
Mineral processing and agglomeration - Providing detailed mineralogical, beneficiation and agglomeration evaluations, and predicting the process performance of sinter, pellets and lump in the blast furnace. Learn more>
Precious and base metals hydrometallurgy - Improving existing processes through fundamental knowledge and developing new processing options through innovative approaches to old problems. Learn more>
Process engineering - Providing the expertise and facilities needed to design new chemical engineering processes and optimise existing processes and equipment. Learn more>
Online analysis and control - Developing online tools and techniques to provide improved measurement, control and automation of
processes. Learn more>
Making a Difference
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Electron microscopy may help solve the iron ore industry's phosphorus problem. If successful, the work could be worth billions of dollars to the Australian industry.
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Researchers have developed direct solvent extraction (DSX) processes that uses CSIRO synergistic solvent extraction (SSX) technologies. SSX uses multiple commercial reagents to improve selectivity with more efficient metal separation and recovery than traditional solvent extraction technologies.
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New CSIRO-developed analytical methods have helped the Cowal Gold Mine become the first operation in Australia to comply with the gold industry’s International Cyanide Management Code.
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A 'light bulb' moment led to Minerals Down Under Flagship researchers combing two different x-ray based technologies to develop a new on-line analyser for slurries.
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CSIRO research is mapping the way for mining companies to exploit hidden mineral wealth within their waste through simple separation processes.
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Investigations into ways to reduce the impact of organic compounds in the Bayer process have led to an explanation of how and why hydrogen is produced when wet oxidation is used during the process.
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Researchers investigating techniques for removing carbon fouling from gas outlet tubes discovered that the water-lancing technique being used ‘was a bit like squirting a garden hose into a tornado’.
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 | A research focus of the Minerals Down Under Flagship is developing technologies to address online measurement needs in mining, mineral processing, and metal production. |
 | In this video people working for CSIRO explain how they apply their expertise to a diverse range of problems across a number of areas. (2:20) |
 | Conventional die castings can be made stronger using new, more environmentally friendly technologies developed by CSIRO. |
 | Researchers are hard at work developing a raft of technologies to help Australia's minerals industry remain globally competitive.
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 | Jointly organised by The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and CSIRO, Iron Ore 2011 is the latest in a well-established international conference series. Those interested in presenting papers at Iron Ore 2011 are invited to submit abstracts now. |
 | The theme of the International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC) 2010 is 'Smarter Processing for the Future' and will feature the best in leading edge research and development. |
 | Researchers are using fluids process modelling to examine flow through processing facilities to optimise processes quickly and cost-effectively. |
 | Minerals Down Under Flagship researchers are examining sustainable processing through systems innovation. |
 | CSIRO is working with industry to increase recovery rates, improve the handling of valuable metals and enhance operational practices. |
 | CSIRO works closely with its research partners and industry to ensure Australia's alumina industry remains competitive. |
 | In this vodcast, we visit CSIRO’s Clayton laboratories to see how lasers and a Perspex scale model are being used to configure coal fired power station boilers to burn dried brown coal. (5:07) |
 | CSIRO's pioneering work at the forefront of a worldwide race to develop a new production process for titanium, aiming to halve production costs is shown in this video. (0:46)
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 | Dr Megan Fisher, Executive Manager – IP, Licensing & Technology Transfer (MMM Group), has tertiary qualifications in science and business and an outstanding track record in strategic management, business development and technology commercialisation. |
 | Mr Roy Lovel integrates technical knowledge and problem solving skills to address issues of national and global significance, including developing a method for reducing the phosphorous levels in Australian iron ores and the development of alternative renewable carbon sources for metal production. |
| A one-page map that details the CSIRO's Clayton site, CSIRO’s largest site in Victoria and home to a variety of research areas and our National Enquiries Centre. |
 | An outline of the work of the Regional Water theme of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship. (4 pages) |
 | This fact sheet explains how the Minerals Down Under Flagship is developing technologies to address online measurement needs in mining, mineral processing, and metal production. (2 pages) |
 | This fact sheet explains how Minerals Down Under Flagship researchers are examining sustainable processing through systems innovation. (2 pages) |
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