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CSIRO Chile Centro de Excelencia

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:07:00 +1100

Australia y Chile están colaborando para formar un centro internacional de excelencia que entregará investigación aplicada en minería y procesamiento mineral de clase mundial.

CSIRO Chile Centre of Excellence

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:17:00 +1100

Australia and Chile are collaborating to form an international centre of excellence that will deliver world-class applied research in mining and mineral processing.

Minerals Down Under newsletter

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Minerals Down Under e-newsletters help keep subscribers up-to-date with the latest research results along with information on many of the critical people working with the Minerals Down Under National Research Flagship.

Shale Research Centre

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Shale Research Centre conducts experimental and theoretical research on shale properties and problems.

COSFLOW: reliable prediction and management of water and gas flow in mines

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

COSFLOW is a predictive integrated software package which couples fluid (water and gas) flow through a porous medium with rock deformation and stress.

Carbothermal production of magnesium

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Minerals Down Under Flagship is investigating carbothermal reduction as an alternative to current silicothermic and electrolytic processes for the direct production of magnesium metal.

Reducing the effects of organic impurities in the Bayer process

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Organic compounds created during bauxite refining can impair the effectiveness of the process and create potential safety hazards. CSIRO is investigating ways to overcome this.

Energy efficient electrical connections

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO offers consulting and training services for maximising efficiency of high current electrical connections used in primary metal production industries.

Petroleum geoscience: Sensors

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO’s sensors team combines cross-disciplinary capabilities with extensive experience in emerging sensing technologies and nanotechnology to gain a detailed understanding of sensing devices and their possible application within the oil and gas sector. (2 pages)

Locating hydrocarbon resources using nanochemical sensors

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The Wealth from Oceans Flagship is developing sensing technologies for hydrocarbons and their potential use as exploration devices (2 pages).

Modelling proves no mission is impossible

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Changes spurred by advanced computer modelling work on its regenerator are saving BP Bulwer Island Refinery millions of dollars each year in operating costs. Article from Process October 2007.

CFD shows potential in flotation process

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Scientists have developed a computational fluid dynamics model that determines the effect of cell design and operation conditions on flotation performance.

Finding the flaw in the flow

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Researchers using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) have identified a large recirculating vortex as the cause of performance variations in precipitation tanks being used at an alumina refinery. Article from Process October 2007.

Fluids process modelling

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Researchers at CSIRO are using fluids process modelling to optimise processes, plant and equipment, and assist scale-up, quickly and cost effectively.

PressureQC™ system for hydrodynamic data quality control

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

PressureQC™ is a new method to quality control hydrodynamic data types.

Joint Surveys Uranium Mineral Systems Project

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is working to improve the understanding of Australian uranium mineral systems in the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Joint Surveys Uranium project

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This 4-page brochure introduces the Joint Surveys Uranium initiative and outlines the past and current research projects and capabilities involved.

Western Australia: Energy Research Alliance

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This 8-page brochure outlines the research and technology-based solutions for the oil and gas industry, developed at the Western Australian Energy Research Alliance.

Controlling mines from a distance

Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is developing remote operation systems for industry, such as a telerobotic rockbreaker for the mining industry.

Petroleum geoscience: Organic and isotope geochemistry

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The organic and isotope geochemistry group conducts research into issues related to exploration and production of petroleum. (2 pages)

Transforming productivity through online analysis fact sheet

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

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)

earthmatters magazine

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

earthmatters magazine was CSIRO's longstanding publication in exploration and mining. It is no longer in print, but past issues are available online free of charge.

Transforming productivity through online analysis

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

A research focus of the Minerals Down Under Flagship is developing technologies to address online measurement needs in mining, mineral processing, and metal production.

earthmatters magazine: issue 22

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

The March/April edition of CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering's (CESRE) earthmatters magazine details how CSIRO researchers are working to improve understanding of drilling mechanics and dynamics. (20 pages)

The Gemmological Digital Analyser: an automated system for grading opals

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO researchers have worked with opal miners to develop an automatic imaging device that can accurately and objectively grade opals.

Optimising the Hunter Valley Coal Chain

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Innovative optimisation models created by CSIRO have assisted the Hunter Valley Coal Chain Logistics Team (HVCCLT) in reaching significant milestones.

Investigative work at the nano-scale: removing phosphorus from iron ore

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

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.

New analyser cuts complexity

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

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.

Nucleonics - nuclear science for industry

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100

High energy radiation is being used to develop new measurement techniques for real-world applications.

Practical three-dimensional electromagnetic inversion for exploration

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO has conducted research to improve interpretation of electromagnetic survey data for application to minerals and petroleum exploration as well as for environmental applications.

The SHARC Consortium: a proposal

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Industry participation is being sought in a joint industry project aimed at improving the understanding of shale behaviour.

Bauxite residue database

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO's Bauxite, Residue and Disposal Database (BRaDD) is a web-based data platform that enables users to identify current practices worldwide in bauxite residue processing and storage, and evaluate options for sustainable utilisation of residue.

Maths + mining = innovation

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO mathematician Dr Frank de Hoog explores the importance of collaboration between the industry and mathematicians in the September 2009 Issue of Australian Mining Magazine.

CSIRO awards mathematician for industry engagement

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences Chief Scientist, Dr Frank de Hoog, has been awarded the Sir Ian McLennan Achievement for Industry Award.

CSIRO talks mining with remote communities

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO and the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS) have joined forces to launch a communication program aimed at Australia’s remote communities.

Slurry holds key to productivity gains

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO researchers working through the Parker Centre have discovered that modifying slurries being processed can help high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL) operations increase nickel production from low-grade nickel laterite ores.

Explosive find for Bayer process

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

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.

New way to identify contaminants

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A new analytical method that determines contaminants found in alumina production has been developed by CSIRO researchers working through the Parker Centre.

Improving mercury behaviour during the gold extraction process

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A sequential elution process could change the way gold is eluted from carbon, simplifying mercury recovery.

Australian Soil and Land Survey Field Handbook

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

This authoritative guide promotes the development and implementation of consistent methods and standards for conducting soil and land resource surveys in Australia.

Double layer holds key to electrochemical potential

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

A better understanding of the lightning-bolt-like double layer of charge that spontaneously forms when a solid is placed in a liquid, has the potential to improve electrochemical processing.

Analyser puts water problems to bed

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Researchers have enhanced moisture analyser technology so that it is better suited to the increased conveyor-bed depths used by today’s iron ore and coal producers.

Recycling mining's sulfate-contaminated waters

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100

A joint CSIRO and Victoria University team headed by Dr Hal Aral has identified a simple technique to remediate sulfate-contaminated water discharge from mining sites.

CSIRO and PetroChina: partnering in petroleum

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is part of a strategic alliance with PetroChina, enhancing CSIRO's energy ties with China and delivering world-class technology and research for the oil and gas industry.

Old solvents offer new solutions for faster nickel processing

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO researchers, through the Parker Centre, have developed a synergistic solvent extraction (SSX) system that uses existing organic solvents.

Video eye spies bath contamination

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A prototype camera system that monitors aluminium production’s tapping process – where aluminium flows from a production cell into a tapping crucible – has been developed through the Light Metals National Research Flagship.

Direct solvent extraction greatly improves metal recovery

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO researchers have developed direct solvent extraction techniques that achieve greater selectivity and a more efficient metal recovery process.

Maintaining ship-shape northern marine ecosystems

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Research in the Northern Fisheries and Ecosystems Stream of the CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship supports the scientifically-based management of Australia’s northern Commonwealth and internationally-shared fisheries.

Sound approach to assessing strength

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Ultrasound techniques have the potential to provide convenient strength evaluation of a wide range of pelletised, powdered, granulated and crystallised products.

Insider view helps improve feedwell design

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A better understanding of the physiochemical workings at play in the often murky depths of a thickener’s feedwell has helped one of the world’s leading thickener suppliers make what could be the first significant design change to these crucial units in more than a decade.