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SUMMARY:Mine Site Day Tour - Alcoa Huntly Mine and Pinjarra Refinery
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an interest in mining\, rehabilitation and other key steps in mining? \nJoin us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Alcoa’s Huntly Mining Operations—one of the world’s largest and most technically complex bauxite mines. \nLocated in Perth’s South-West\, Huntly supplies bauxite to Alcoa’s nearby Pinjarra Refinery\, a key contributor to Australia’s alumina production. \nThis guided tour offers a rare opportunity for a site visit to explore the full mining life cycle—from resource extraction\, leading forest rehabilitation and processing at the adjacent refinery. Learn how Alcoa navigates the complex balance between operational efficiency and world-class environmental restoration\, while operating in the world’s only Jarrah forest. \nWhether you’re passionate about mining\, rehabilitation\,procurement or any other adjacent mining career\, this experience will offer valuable insights into one of Western Australia’s most impactful and innovative mining operations.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/mine-site-day-tour-alcoa-huntly-mine-and-pinjarra-refinery/
LOCATION:South West\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Regional Challenge Research Initiative (RCRI)
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Challenge Research Initiative (RCRI) is a multi-country\, challenge-driven applied research grants initiative.\nThe RCRI funds 12- to 15-month collaborative projects that produce practical tools\, models\, knowledge and data that can be adapted across diverse Asia-Pacific contexts\, aligned to specific challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region. Three challenges will be issued\, and successful projects will be those that demonstrate the highest potential to address the challenge. \nProgramme highlights\n\nGrant funding of between AUD $50\,000 and up to $145\,000\nSupports cross-border collaboration in Asia and the Pacific – regional consortia involving one Australian organisation and at least two other institutions based in the Asia-Pacific\, excluding Australia.\nSupports cross-sectoral collaboration – researchers are invited to apply with partners outside academia including industry\, government\, philanthropy and civil society organisations.\nPractical outputs and/or translation pathway encouraged.\n\nAbout the Alpha Cohort of RCRI\nThe Alpha Cohort is the first funding round of the Regional Challenge Research Initiative. The Alpha Cohort will deliver multi-country applied research projects that address the challenge of circular economy\, waste reduction and sustainable resource use for regional resilience in the Asia-Pacific region.  \nAn approximate total of AUD $580\,000 is available for this round. The program is expected to fund 4-5 collaborative projects\, with individual grants of between AUD $50\,000 and AUD $145\,000. Projects must be completed within 12–15 months. \nFor this round\, Circular Economy should be understood as practical system change that improves how materials and resources are designed\, produced\, used\, retained\, recovered and reintegrated across supply chains and communities. \nCompetitive proposals will show how the project can contribute to value retention\, resource efficiency and regional resilience\, with clear pathways to adoption and benefit in diverse Asia-Pacific contexts. \n\nCall opens: 19 August 2026\nApplications close: Monday\, 5 October 2026 at 11:59PM AEDT
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-regional-challenge-research-initiative-rcri/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:Global Citizen NOW: Perth
DESCRIPTION:Global Citizen NOW: Perth is where the agenda for global action on energy access\, connectivity\, and the clean energy transition will be set — aligning leaders across government\, business\, philanthropy\, Indigenous communities\, and civil society around the priorities\, investments\, partnerships\, and commitments needed to expand reliable\, affordable electricity\, strengthen energy security\, protect nature and create jobs across the Indo-Pacific.\nTaking place October 18–20\, 2026\, ahead of COP31\, Global Citizen NOW: Perth is more than a summit. It is where commitments are announced\, investment is mobilized\, partnerships are formed and practical initiatives are launched to expand reliable\, affordable electricity\, strengthen energy security and accelerate the industries that will power the future. \nThrough high-impact discussions\, major announcements\, investment roundtables and public-facing cultural moments\, Global Citizen NOW: Perth will turn ambition into measurable action — catalyzing new partnerships and commitments across energy\, health\, education\, nature and economic development.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-citizen-now-perth/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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SUMMARY:Critical Minerals & Tailings Monthly Webinar
DESCRIPTION:How can the mining sector move beyond waste management and unlock greater value from the resources it already produces? \nIn this webinar\, Professor Päivi Kinnunen from VTT will explore how circular economy principles are transforming mining into a more sustainable\, resource-efficient and value-driven industry. The presentation will demonstrate how circular solutions can reduce waste\, recover critical raw materials and create new business opportunities from mining side streams. \nDrawing on lessons from commercial tailings reprocessing projects and emerging examples of tailings reuse and mineral residue upcycling\, Professor Kinnunen will highlight practical pathways for maximising resource recovery and extending the value of mined materials. A featured case will examine the extraction of critical raw materials from tailings\, showcasing the potential for previously discarded materials to become valuable resources for future supply chains. \nAttendees will gain insights into the technologies\, opportunities and challenges associated with advancing circularity in the mining sector\, and learn how innovative approaches can contribute to both environmental sustainability and economic resilience. \nProfessor Päivi Kinnunen is a Research Professor at VTT\, Finland’s Technical Research Centre. Her research focuses on the industrial circular economy\, valorisation of mining side streams\, process development and closing water loops. She hold a Doctor of Science in Technology and a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration\, and is a member of the Finnish Expert Panel for Sustainable Development. \nThis webinar will be of interest to researchers\, industry professionals\, government representatives and students interested in the future of sustainable mining\, critical minerals and circular economy innovation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/critical-minerals-tailings-monthly-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA)":MAILTO:events@mriwa.wa.gov.au
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