July 2026
This month, we explore why gold continues to captivate investors, industry and governments alike. As prices fluctuate around record highs, Dr Sandi Occhipinti explains the unique geology that has made Australia one of the world's leading gold producers and highlights how science is helping uncover the next generation of gold deposits through innovative exploration technologies.
We also reflect on highlights from the Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub as it concludes after four years of collaboration between researchers, industry and government. The Hub has strengthened Australia's critical minerals capabilities through research, technology development, pilot-scale facilities, policy contributions and international partnerships, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's critical minerals sector.
And we celebrate the centenary of CSIRO. For 100 years, CSIRO science has helped shape Australia’s future. From health and agriculture to energy, minerals and manufacturing, our research has delivered impact across industries and communities nationwide. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the discoveries, inventions and innovations that have shaped Australia over the past century—and continue to influence the future.