Mining & minerals
“The most significant development in mineral exploration for 50 years”
It costs a sixth the amount of diamond drilling, a third the cost of reverse circulation drilling, and is quicker,…
Scanalyse brings laser precision to mineral processing
Curtin-developed laser scanning technology is helping mining companies around the globe save energy, reduce downtime, improve safety and maximise the…
HiSeis pioneers 3D seismic exploration for minerals
Seismic reflection is the most effective exploration tool available to the oil and gas industry, using the transmission of sound…
Seismic shift for HiSeis
Seismic services company HiSeis began as an ambitious idea by two Curtin University researchers almost two decades ago, but has…
Muddy tracks to roads using bacteria
Researchers at Curtin Malaysia are taking an innovative approach to road making, using bacteria as a ‘biocement’. It could be the answer…
Why is the new mineral discovered in Kalgoorlie significant?
In April, the discovery of a new mineral in an ore sample obtained from the Kalgoorlie Super Pit made international…