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Training Future Geoscientists from Discovery to Processing ​

Our future geoscientists will be bridging the gap between Mineral System Science and ore processing/metallurgical extraction understanding of the full value chain of the critical resources essential for the future of humankind.  

The ARC Training Centre in Critical Resources brings together industry, four of Australia’s leading universities, and state and federal governments to address the challenge of securing our future resources. 

Research and Training Infrastructure

The universities collaborating in this initiative have access to cutting edge research and training infrastructure, including:​

  1. Experimental petrology, for determining phase stability and element partitioning between minerals and melts/fluids in ores and wastes​
  2. Electron microscopy and spectroscopy for advanced mineralogy (including automated quantitative mineralogy), mineral structure and chemistry​
  3. Ion microprobes and laser ablation inductively-coupled mass spectrometers–for precise dating of minerals and determination of chemical signatures to track metal sources and develop new proxies for fertility ​
  4. High performance computing facilities to underpin new data access and visualisation, and innovative data analytics​
  5. Dedicated and highly skilled technical staff in analytical and experimental laboratories​
  6. Provisions for industry-relevant training in cultural heritage​

The Centre has access to world-leading expertise in Mineral System geoscience

Centre for Exploration Targeting and Centre for Data-driven Geoscience
Australian Critical Minerals Research Centre
Research School of Earth Sciences
Sustainable Minerals Institute