Resourceful, August 2026
Australia's resources future will be shaped not only by technology and discovery, but by the partnerships and decisions we make today.
In this issue, we explore new CSIRO research highlighting the importance of meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in critical minerals development, helping create fairer, more sustainable outcomes that respect Country and support long-term economic participation.
We also celebrate the Vesi™ Field Innovation and Environmental Monitoring Team, recognised as finalists in the 2026 Eureka Prizes for their groundbreaking real-time water monitoring technology. By providing an early warning system for water quality risks, Vesi™ is helping industries and water managers better protect Australia's precious water resources.
And CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Doug Hilton shares his vision for how sovereign science can help Australia navigate the decade ahead, outlining the role of research, innovation and national capability in addressing some of our biggest economic, environmental and technological challenges.