The University of Tasmania has secured $17.4 million in funding to develop a resources and mining sector research hub.
The funding includes a $4 million research grant from the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hub scheme, $9.6m in industry support, and the remainder from other government block funds.
The University’s research centre, CODES (ARC Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits), has partnered with the Australian minerals industry to establish this unique research hub for Transforming the Mining Value Chain (TMVC).
In a statement the University said, “Australia’s multi-million dollar mining industry is set to benefit from the research hub, which aims to resolve the biggest challenges facing the industry today.”
“The mining value chain extends from exploration and discovery through mining and processing to waste disposal.”
“The research will extend mine lives and employment opportunities across Australia’s regional mining centres through helping to develop more efficient and environmentally sustainable exploration, mineral processing and waste disposal practices.”
University of Tasmania Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Rathjen congratulated the work of the team at CODES.
“The University’s research is at the forefront of one of the nation’s biggest economic drivers – mining,” he said
“CODES continue to be globally recognised in its field of research, with this latest round of ARC funding further reflecting the University’s commitment to research partnerships and excellence at both a local and global level.”
CODES Deputy Director Professor David Cooke will be the Hub Director and will be joined by a team of researchers from the University including the Director at CODES, Professor Bruce Gemmell.
The hub will bring together a team of world-class researchers from the University of Tasmania, the University of Exeter and Australia’s Information Communications Technology Research Centre of Excellence (NICTA) to work with partner organisations Newcrest Mining Ltd, BHP-Billiton, Corescan Pty Ltd, Laurin Technic Pty Ltd and a consortium of national and international companies coordinated by AMIRA International.
“The new Transforming the Mining Value Chain research hub has the potential to make a huge impact on industry outcomes by delivering end-user driven solutions,” University Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Paddy Nixon said.
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