Demand for minerals and metals is increasing, with diverse uses in construction, communication, transport, healthcare and the energy sectors. Critically, minerals and resources play a key role in technologies to de-carbonize the world’s energy and transportation sectors. Batteries, solar panels and wind turbines all require minerals and metals. Our research develops new systems and processes to reduce environmental impacts and optimize resource extraction efficiency.
Research themes
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Smart mining and processing
Improving productivity and minimizing waste through the application of next generation digital technologies.
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Materials to feed the green energy revolution
Raw materials to enable the next generation of green energy technologies. Such as lithium and graphite for battery storage.
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Reducing environmental impact
Minimizing the resource industry’s impact through more efficient water use, reduced energy consumption, CO2 mitigation and recycling.
Major partnership activities
Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre
Enhancing the production, use and recycling of critical minerals to support the renewable energy and battery industry.