Come join us for the 5th WAMR Networking Event, a networking sundowner on the rooftop of the Perth city GHD building. A chance to get together, meet your peers, discuss your research projects and make a few friends in the process! GHD are our wonderful sponsors who will bring an expert panel together to discuss […]
MRIWA grant applications for 2024 are now open! MRIWA accepts applications throughout the year for projects which address a challenge or issue facing the minerals industry in Western Australia. MRIWA seeks to support projects across its key focus areas, including: Net Zero Emission Mining Green Steel Exploration Amplification Critical Minerals Alternative Use of Tailings and […]
We will be discussing our projects in 3 different sections: THE FUTURE... of minerals research and how projects can progress over time THE PAST... & how MRIWA funded METS projects continue to have significant impact on today's market, and THE PRESENT... seeing how researchers have used funds for current projects nearing completion & understanding their […]
Are you a researcher or METS Industry company wanting to build your research and IP into a viable business? Venture Capital is seen as a way access funding to take your idea to market. The aim of this workshop is to provide early-stage tech companies and researchers in the Mining Engineering and Technology Services (METS) […]
The METS Innovation Program seeks to broaden support for research projects led by METS companies servicing WA’s mining industry. A $3 million funding program to support industry-led METS related research projects features a specific grant scheme with matched-funding up to $250,000 for eligible and successful grant holder companies, as well as project facilitation assistance for […]
The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) supports exceptional PhD students undertaking research into the challenges and opportunities facing the State’s minerals industry. In the annual MRIWA PhD Research Showcase, members of this cohort share the outcomes and potential of their projects with an audience of guests from the industry and research communities, and […]
METS Innovation Program WAMatched funding of up to $250,000 for eligible METS companies, to activate innovation and research in: net zero emission mining, critical minerals, green steel, exploration amplification, alternative use of tailings and waste and/or precision and low impact mining. Deadline: 4 March 2025
MRIWA invites you to the bi-monthly thought-provoking networking round table lunch, exploring process optimisation in the minerals industry. The speaker Rob Hough, Director of Mineral Resources at CSIRO, has over 25 years’ experience in research leadership, stakeholder engagement and the application of research and technology to the minerals industry and government, and will be discussing […]
The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) are seeking a motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Manager – Finance and Corporate Services. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will join a highly integrated team and be responsible for leading the corporate services business area at MRIWA to achieve […]
The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is undertaking a Review of its Research Priority Plan (RPP). The RPP is a guiding document, which provides the framework by which MRIWA invests in research projects for the benefit of Western Australia. MRIWA and ACIL Allen have prepared a Discussion Paper, which is available for public […]
Join the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) to discuss the current Western Australian mining landscape, related MRIWA research projects and government initiatives, and considered pathways to innovation and commercialisation including applied outcomes and venture capital funding. This year MRIWA will be merging this event with their annual PhD Student Showcase so you can […]
The 2026 MRIWA Scholarships round has launched and is available for students undertaking a higher degree by research (HDR) in innovative research in the minerals industry. Scholars appointed to these scholarships will receive financial support via an annual stipend of over $41,000, and a research and travel allowance over $5,900, as well as professional development […]
