How collaboration drives innovation in Australia's minerals sector

Accelerating the development of Australia's critical mineral sector requires innovation and strong collaboration between Government, industry and the research community. Dr Louise Fisher is chair of the Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub Steering Committee and highlights this collaboration in this article.

Today I had the privilege of representing Centre for Sustainable Operations and Resilient Supply Chains (CSORSC) at the Asia-Pacific's International Mining Exhibition - AIMEX It was inspiring to be among researchers and innovators committed to building a more sustainable future for the mining and resources sector. One standout innovation was a novel fluorescence sensor for mineral identification, a prototype designed to reduce not only time and processes but also system inefficiencies and waste. This technology enables the detection of low-concentration minerals in complex mixtures, making it especially valuable for identifying contaminants or high-value trace minerals in mining and exploration. Its potential applications span across industries, but its impact in mining and resource recovery is particularly promising. Looking forward to seeing how these technologies evolve and contribute to smarter, more #sustainable #supplychains #mining. Thank you Atif Majeed and Natalia Lobanova for the invitation. And Gillia from The Institute for Photonics and Advance Sensing, ISER and Adelaide University

U.S. researchers are pioneering a groundbreaking approach to critical mineral extraction, targeting industrial waste as a potential goldmine for strategic resources. The innovative method could dramatically reshape domestic technology and energy supply chains, reducing reliance on foreign mineral imports. Early studies suggest significant potential for recovering rare earth elements and other crucial minerals from existing waste streams, promising a more sustainable and economically viable alternative to traditional mining practices. This breakthrough could position the United States at the forefront of a critical minerals revolution. Read full article 👇 https://lnkd.in/dif45tyR

Water Congress 2025 is right around the corner. 📅 We’re proud to have our experts sharing insights across multiple sessions: ◻ Srinivas (Vasu) Veerapaneni will speak on “Sustainable #WaterManagement in Mining: From Desalination to Brine Disposal and Mineral Extraction” — exploring innovative approaches to water use in mining operations. ◻ Marcelo Labrin Aliste hits the stage for “Effluent Treatment: Experiences and Challenges in Chile,” highlighting regional challenges and solutions in #WastewaterTreatment. ◻ Marcos Parraguez Calderón will present “Integrated Modeling of Metallurgical, Water, and Ionic Balances to Optimize Water Use in #Mining Operations,” showcasing integrated modeling strategies to optimize water use. 💧 Don’t miss these sessions as our team brings deep expertise and actionable insights to the table.

The recent Milken Institute report on Innovative Financing for Resilient Critical Mineral Supply Chains highlights a challenge we see daily in mining: failure to adopt innovations at scale. The pattern is predictable: 🔸 Brilliant R&D in labs 🔸 Successful pilot projects 🔸 Scale-up stalls 🔸 Industry adoption crawls Meanwhile, oil & gas transformed through manufacturing mindsets and rapid iteration. Mining still thinks in decades, not years. The financing gap isn't just about capital—it's about bridging the chasm between innovation and industrial-scale deployment. New financing models can de-risk technology adoption and accelerate the innovation-to-production pipeline. At Clareo, we've spent 20+ years working with companies to overcome this exact challenge. The tools exist. The urgency is real. It's time to act. Read the full Milken report here: http://bit.ly/3HRujIm #MiningInnovation #TechnologyAdoption #ScaleUp #InnovativeFinancing

What is Phytomining? The mining industry is constantly evolving, and new technologies are essential to make it more sustainable and efficient. Phytomining is one of the latest innovations - a breakthrough method that uses plants to extract metals like nickel, a material critical to global electrification. The result? A cleaner, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional mining. A pioneer in this space is Genomines, a Paris-based company leading the way in sustainable mining. Today, I’ll be sitting down with Dali, Co-Founder at Genomines, to learn more about how they’re using biotechnology to redefine the future of metal extraction. The best bit? Our conversation will be featured in the latest episode of #ConversationsWithCSG. Watch this space! 👀

Mari Energies Limited (MARI): Fundamentals priced in, ambitions yet to materialize – By Insight Research Oct 16 2025 Insight Securities (*) MARI has demonstrated commendable operational performance in recent years, underpinned by consistent reserve accretion with reserve growing at a 5-year CAGR of 11%. MARI’s reserve and resources (2P+2C) increased to an all time high of 952 MMBOE as of Jun’25, translating into a Reserve Replacement Ratio (RRR) of 278%. (*) Given the significant improvement in reserve base, sustained exploration efforts and company’s diversification into mining and cloud storage, we upgrade our stance to Hold, with a revised Dec’26 SOTP based target price of PKR725/sh. MARI’s diversification initiatives, however, remain in early stages and have been conservatively incorporated. Meanwhile, MARI continues to pursue an aggressive exploration strategy across new and existing blocks, which could unlock incremental value over the medium term.

What’s REEally happening with rare earths? Rare earths, as geologically common as they are geopolitically critical. From EV motors to fighter jets, these 17 elements power modern life—but refining them remains complex and costly, with China gripping 60–70% of global mining and over 85–90% refining capacity. A new wave of innovators is breaking the bottleneck: recycling magnets, bioleaching with microbes, and refining metals from coal ash. Start-ups are reimagining each critical step: how we source, extract, separate, and even refine rare earths into usable metals. ⛏️Dig into Diana Rasner's latest perspective to find out why the future of rare earths hinges not on digging new mines, but on building smarter, cleaner, and more resilient supply chains, from recycling and bioleaching to advanced separation and direct metal production: https://hubs.li/Q03MXD_c0

💡 Innovation in action! As part of a site visit following the project's successful final review, members of the #RAWMINA consortium were treated to an impressive demonstration of the project’s integrated, innovative pilot system for recovery of critical raw materials from mine waste by project partner Cobre Las Cruces - First Quantum Minerals. 🔗 Learn more about the #EUFunded RAWMINA project: https://rawmina.eu/ Leitat Technological Center | Projects Blog Leitat | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona | Tharsis Mining | BETA Technological Center | AGQ Labs | TECNALIA Research & Innovation | Universidad de Sevilla | Cobre Las Cruces - First Quantum Minerals | The French geological survey | RINA | WINGS ICT Solutions | Elentec | Crowdhelix | INLECOM | VTT | Leitat Chile | JRI Ingeniería SA G.E.O.S. Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH #CriticalRawMaterials #Valorization #CircularEconomy #Horizon2020 #EUproject #CRMs

Experience the dramatic transformation of a South African manganese mine site in this interactive “Before & After—Terrestrial Mining” simulation. The images reveal how conventional extraction methods reshape entire landscapes, leaving lasting impacts on ecosystems. At Impossible Metals, our mission is to redefine how critical minerals are sourced. By focusing on deep-sea nodule collection, we aim to preserve habitats and avoid the widespread environmental disruption seen in many terrestrial operations. Curious to see the contrast? Visit our Sustainability page and drag the white bar across the images to explore the before-and-after view for yourself: https://lnkd.in/gX3W9pMz