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Unit Processes
 
CSIRO combines our customers’ knowledge of their business with our deep understanding of each unit process and its role in the entire operation to optimise plant performance.Mr Jasbir Khosa setting up CSIRO's pilot-scale sinter rig.
Base Metals
 
CSIRO is partnering with industry to identify more sustainable hydrometallurgical processes, particularly in the areas of biotechnology, solvent extraction, leaching and mineral processing technologies.Photograph of two aluminium bars.
Industrial Minerals
 
CSIRO is working with industry to improve existing processes and develop new treatment strategies to help maintain Australia’s strong position in the industrial minerals market.Mountains of salt at SunSalt's operations near Mildura.
Precious Metals
 
CSIRO researchers are working with the gold industry to optimise processes for increasing gold recovery, reducing reagent consumption and non-cyanide alternatives for gold processing.Two gold chains
Ferrous Metals
 
CSIRO is helping to evaluate resources, unlock the value in alternative ores, improve process performance and minimise production costs at all stages of iron ore processing – from mineralogical analysis to ironmaking.Optical microscopy image of iron ore particles for predicting metallurgical performance. The image depicts sliver-coloured flecks amongst fine red powder.
Light Metals
 
CSIRO is working to deliver a sustainable light metals industry, by focusing on the technological challenges of production, from processing and production techniques to manufacturing solutions.Large coils of fabrication-ready magnesium sheet made direct from molten metal.