Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
The Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) aims to be a world class provider of postgraduate education and innovative applied research in mineral processing and geometallurgy.
With an outstanding international reputation as an innovator in mining and mineral processing research, the JKMRC is noted for the widespread use of its research outcomes by industry. It is the largest Australian research centre in this field and collaborates with major mining and mineral processing research groups worldwide. Research is sponsored by most of the major mining companies.
JKMRC has produced world-class research in mineral processing and mining since the 1960's with the research covering a range of commodities including metals, coal and mineral sands.
The JKMRC is located at The University of Queensland Experimental Mine in the Brisbane suburb of Indooroopilly. Work is also carried out at mine sites, processing plants and research facilities throughout the world.
Research and education are imperative to the ongoing vitality and success of the minerals industry. Working in close partnership with global companies for more than 50 years, the JKMRC has developed a reputation for delivering innovative research outcomes.
Each of the Research Centres of the Sustainable Minerals Institute offers Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in their specialisations.
We are a multi-disciplinary group of mining engineers, mineral processors, computational mathematicians, and applied scientists who aim to apply good science engineering to mineral processing solutions.
General Enquiries
Phone: +61 7 3346 5977
Fax: +61 7 3365 5999
Email: jkmrc@uq.edu.au
Postal Address
Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
The University of Queensland
Experimental Mine Site
40 Isles Road
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
AUSTRALIA
Acting Director
Associate Professor Marcin Ziemski
Phone: +61 7 3346 5977
Fax: +61 7 3365 5999
Email: m.ziemski@uq.edu.au
Postgraduate Studies
Dr Elaine Wightman
Postgraduate Coordinator
Phone:+61 7 3346 4139
Email: e.wightman@uq.edu.au
How to Find Us
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JKMRC is located at the UQ Experimental Mine Site a 10-15 minute walk from the Indooroopilly shopping centre.