PhD student wins top honour

A Biomedical Science PhD student from the Curtin University of Technology has won the 2008 AusBiotech GSK award for developing a strain of bacteria that can be used to solubilise mineral deposits.

Professor inducted into Hall of Fame

Curtin University of Technology Emeritus Professor John de Laeter's seminal research into mineral exploration technology has been recognised with his induction into the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame.

Australian first finds gas control solution

A new flow loop commissioned by the CSIRO will help researchers find solutions to predict and control gas hydrates formation in offshore oil and gas production pipelines.

Uni forms bond with resources

THE Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Curtin University of Technology to foster collaboration in education and research programs.

Rio and Curtin form R&D partnership

CURTIN University of Technology and Rio Tinto have entered into a $10.5 million partnership to develop a world class innovation centre for strategic research and development in materials and sensing in mining.

Expert to lead new R&D centre

HIGHLY respected minerals resource expert Mark Woffenden has been appointed Executive Director of Curtin University of Technology’s new Resources and Chemistry Centre.

Crystal gazing brings potential

A MODELLING method that predicts crystal morphology and growth rates could create new processing possibilities for the minerals industry.

Alliance to attack regional skills shortage

KEY regional stakeholders in the Goldfields-Esperance region have formed an alliance with the aim of tackling the region’s critical workforce and skill shortage.

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BHP backs Curtin alliance

BHP Billiton has announced a $5 million in research and education in alliance with Curtin University of Technology