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CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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Minerals Processing

CSIRO delivers productivity gains for the mineral processing industry through environmentally sustainable technology.

Scientists conducting semi-continuous solvent extraction test work.

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

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CSIRO research will help make the processing of bauxite safer.

Online analysers.

Combing two different x-ray based technologies to develop a new on-line analyser for slurries.

A scientist observing blue and green lasers.

Offering a world-class measurement and model validation facility with capabilities that are unique in Australia.

CSIRO's research is focused on the following:

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Transforming productivity through online analysis

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Transforming productivity through online analysis

- Minerals, process and security on-line measurement opportunities Learn more>

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Securing the future of Australia's carbon steel materials industry

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Securing the future of Australia's carbon steel materials industry

- Sustaining the viability of the Australian carbon steel raw materials industry Learn more>

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Fluids process modelling

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Fluids process modelling

- Researchers are using fluids process modelling to examine flow through processing facilities to optimise processes quickly and cost-effectively. Learn more>

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Creating wealth through advanced processing technologies

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Creating wealth through advanced processing technologies

- Improving the performance of mineral processing operations Learn more>

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Driving sustainability through systems innovation

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Driving sustainability through systems innovation

- Reducing environmental impact with innovative solutions Learn more>

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Alumina: cleaner, more efficient production

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Alumina: cleaner, more efficient production

- Australia produces approximately 30 per cent of the world’s alumina through a local industry valued at more than A$6 000 million. Minerals Down Under Flagship research aims to increase this share to 50 per cent of global production by 2012. Learn more>

CSIRO works with minerals processing companies to get more from their materials, improve their processes, and integrate today’s most advanced technologies.

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Mr Bob Chamberlain

Communication Manager

Minerals Down Under Flagship

Phone: 61 7 3327 4469

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Email: Bob.Chamberlain@csiro.au

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CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

Contact

Phone:

1300 363 400

Email:

enquiries@csiro.au

More contact options

About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.