Two Curtin PhD students have today been granted prestigious scholarships to help improve extraction processes in the mining industry.<\/p>\n
David Grimsey and Simon Assmann each received one of four $10,000 Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia scholarships presented by Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore.<\/p>\n
\u201cResearch in the minerals and energy sector is vital to ensure WA\u2019s strong mining sector is maintained through innovative practices,\u201d Mr Moore said this morning.<\/p>\n
\u201cNew techniques developed through this research will benefit the future technological challenges faced by the minerals and energy sector.”<\/p>\n
The scholarships are awarded to PhD students researching minerals and petroleum exploration, development and production.<\/p>\n
Mr Grimsey will aim to improve the nickel extraction process.<\/p>\n
Third-year PhD student Mr Assman aims to provide a deeper understanding of\u00a0liquid to liquid extraction technology.<\/p>\n
MERIWA is the state government body responsible for fostering the development and promotion of minerals and energy research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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