Soil DNA maps ecosystem recovery
With post-mining rehabilitation vital for the environment, researchers from Flinders University have used patterns in soil microbial communities to track progress and predict timeframes for recovery. […]
PM’s Science Innovator Prize goes to … Flinders Chalker Lab
Highly acclaimed Flinders University Associate Professor Justin Chalker has won the Prize for New Innovators in the 2020 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. His discovery and […]
Snapper stocks, mine sites in new ARC Linkage projects
In-depth studies into understanding underground water at mine sites – and to improve the management of Australian and NZ snapper fisheries – will be led by […]
ARC Linkage project puts shine on copper
For the first time a new technique will look to extract low-grade copper in an affordable and sustainable way to extend the life of some of […]
Scientists dig deep to cut mine poisons
Flinders researchers are making ‘real progress’ in finding better ways to more sustainably separate valuable ores such as copper, iron, lead and zinc.
New medical device to make the mines safer
Dehydration can be a serious health issue for Australia’s mining industry, but a new product to be developed with input from the Medical Device Partnering Program will help manage miners’ health and safety.
Lessons in groundwater and mining
Dealing with groundwater at mine sites is the focus of a new course being run by the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.
Mining careers showcase takes to the road
High school students on the Eyre Peninsula will have the chance to set up and manage their own mine as part of a mining careers road show this week.
Engineers in enrolment surge at Flinders
A record number of school-leavers have enrolled into Flinders University’s engineering programs this year.