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Mineral processing

Research programs and groups

Flotation Chemistry: research group in the Julius Kruttschnitt Minerals Research Centre

Collaborative Consortium for Coarse Particle Processing Research (CPR): a research consortium formed by the Julius Kruttschnitt Minerals Research Centre with industry partners

Geometallurgy at the SMI: research group in the WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre

Complex Orebodies: transdisciplinary research program addressing the complex challenges of modern sustainable mining

Development Minerals: transdisciplinary research program that undertakes research, education, technical assistance and capacity building on the local materials most important for local development

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Novel reagent technologies for arsenic minerals

Variability, Prediction and Visualisation

Anglo American Centre for Sustainable Comminution

Understanding of the sources of orebody variability

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JKMRC flotation chemistry team aims to advance field through industry collaboration

Published on: 16 February 2021

The Julius Kruttschnitt Minerals Research Centre (JKMRC) is confident it can offer industry unmatched support in flotation chemistry thanks to a thriving ‘new’ team.
New UQ and Industry Consortium to tackle energy efficiency in mineral processing operations

Published on: 14 October 2020

Researchers from The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) have signed an agreement with industry partners to form a consortium to develop improved energy efficiency for mineral processing operations.
JKMRC Smart Glasses package provides next step in remote mine site surveying

Published on: 8 October 2020

Researchers from the Sustainable Minerals Institute’s Julius Kruttschnitt Minerals Research Centre (JKMRC) have adapted a software and technology package to improve the safety and effectiveness of remote mine site surveying.
Statistical Methods for Mineral Engineers heads for third reprint

Published on: 31 August 2020

Demand for the JKMRC monongraph Statistical Methods for Mineral Engineers is showing no sign of slowing as the book is reprinted for a third time. Written by Emeritus Professor Tim Napier-Munn, it is part of a set of eight books in JKMRC’s monograph series which are designed to help practitioners in mining operations, consulting, engineering services and research.
New research group strengthens SMI expertise across the mineral processing value chain

Published on: 10 July 2020

The Sustainable Minerals Institute’s Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) has added to its research capability with the announcement of a High Temperature Processing Research group.
New JKMRC project aims to advance hydrocyclone technology

Published on: 25 May 2020

Improved efficiency and productivity in hydrocyclone separation is the focus of a new research project led by researchers from the Sustainable Minerals Institute’s Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre.
Mill Filling Prediction tool addresses productivity challenges & energy inefficiency

Published on: 2 April 2020

Researchers from the Sustainable Minerals Institute’s Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) are developing a soft sensor to overcome previously-accepted performance challenges facing Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mills.

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Mineral processing

Research programs and groups

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JKMRC flotation chemistry team aims to advance field through industry collaboration

New UQ and Industry Consortium to tackle energy efficiency in mineral processing operations

JKMRC Smart Glasses package provides next step in remote mine site surveying

Statistical Methods for Mineral Engineers heads for third reprint

New research group strengthens SMI expertise across the mineral processing value chain

New JKMRC project aims to advance hydrocyclone technology

Mill Filling Prediction tool addresses productivity challenges & energy inefficiency

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