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June 2025

Science leader

Dr Gareth Kennedy takes the helm of sustainable mining innovation

Our sustainable mining research is in safe hands with new leader, Dr Gareth Kennedy, putting safety and sustainability at the heart of his career.

Mine site rehabilitation

The algae advantage

New CSIRO research explores the potential of algae-based technologies for mine rehabilitation.

Mineral of the month

Jarosite: a golden sponge to mop up metals

Dr Niloofar Karimian is uncovering the secrets of jarosite, a mineral helping clean up environmental damage which also offers clues to complex geochemical histories on Earth and on Mars.

Webinar - 23 June 2025

Learn about LandScape+

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) are hosting an online information session presented by Dr Anicia Henne on CSIRO's new exploration tool, LandScape+ on Monday 23 June 2025.

Register

In case you missed it

How sunlight is fuelling the future of green hydrogen

CSIRO has demonstrated a new solar-powered ‘beam-down’ reactor that produces green hydrogen.

The quantum promise

Quantum technologies offer revolutionary approaches to computing, sensing and communications. But among the excitement and promise what can we expect?

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