WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering

Consolidating engineering, economics and science capabilities to form WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM: MECE), the School attracts strong industry partnerships and investment in high-tech facilities, operating from campuses in Perth and the historic mining town of Kalgoorlie located in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

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Our discipline areas

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Mineral and Mining Engineering

In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, Curtin ranked 2nd in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering.

Chemical Engineering

In the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018, Curtin ranked 2nd in Australia for Chemical Engineering.

Our facilities

Our facilities

WASM: MECE have a wide range of facilities available for students, staff and researchers.

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Our people

Our people

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Our research

Our research

For more than a century, Curtin University and the WA School of Mines have been at the forefront of research in the mining and resources sector.

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Our network

WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM) students stay connected after graduation through WASM Alumni. Socialise, network and stay in touch.

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Chemical Engineering

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Chemical Engineering

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Mining Engineering

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