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**MEDIA RELEASE: AUGMENTED REALITY (#AR) #CORE LOGGING A STEP CLOSER UNDER NEW COMMERCIAL DEAL** #MinExCRC has struck a commercialisation deal with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to bring Augmented Reality (#AR) core logging a step closer for the resources industry. Core logging is an indispensable part of the #mineralexploration workflow but is time-consuming, solitary, and subject to subjectivity. Geologists responsible for logging do not have a functional way to incorporate multiple streams of objective drill core and borehole data into the logging process. They also lack tools to reliably and efficiently analyse complex data to support rapid decision-making. The #MinExCRC #AR core logging technology has been developed by a team led by Tom Raimondo, Andrew Cunningham Ph.D and Jack Fraser from the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE) at the University of South Australia. The technology will improve the amenity, efficiency and accuracy of drill core logging by allowing all relevant sample and contextual data to be accessed and superimposed on drill core trays during the logging process. The intuitive platform allows multiple users from anywhere in the world to access the same interactive and fully digital work environment, greatly improving the accessibility and efficiency of acquiring high-quality precompetitive data. The resulting logs will be better informed by data and less prone to subjective interpretations. #MinExCRC CEO Andrew Bailey said the technology will provide an entirely new analytical and visualisation toolkit for interrogating borehole data. “This technology provides either an augmented or completely virtual core logging experience without physical access to borehole samples, enabling synchronous or asynchronous collaborative workflows for both in-person and remote users.” “No equivalent logging platforms currently exist in the minerals industry to the best of our knowledge.” “The sector as a whole is ripe for the introduction of this kind of disruptive technology.” he said. Key aspects of the #AR core logging platform are the ability to physically see multidimensional data – geochemistry, mineralogy, petrophysics – superimposed on the drill core, to switch between datasets and combine them in different ways while talking through logging decisions with colleagues. CSIRO Research Director, Discovery, Sandra Occhipinti said, “These data can be combined and processed in CSIRO #drillcore tools, commercialised through CSIRO’s XT Platform, such as Data Mosaic and MyLogger with the results viewable in #LogAR.’’ Andrew Bailey David Giles Sandra Occhipinti Tom Raimondo Andrew Cunningham Ph.D Jack Fraser Soren Soe Yulia Uvarova GAICD Anthony Budd Michael McGilvray Caroline Tiddy Cameron Jackson Bernice Nolan CSIRO University of South Australia. Read the full Media Release here:

Extremely grateful for the opportunity to present our most recent method development on In-situ Rb-Sr Age Mapping of K-rich Minerals in the 2024 International Geological Congress in Busan, Republic of Korea! I will be presenting this poster on Thursday 29th of August so please come along for a chat if you're attending the conference. The technique utilises a rastering approach combined with the online separation of Rb and Sr to collect petrological, geochemical, and age data simultaneously. This method allows for the selection and separation of multiple age populations from generations of K-phases in complex samples. As always, a massive thank you to my co-authors and project partners University of Adelaide , Geological Survey of the Northern Territory of Australia, MinEx CRC, Santos Ltd, Teck Resources Limited, BHP, CSIRO, and Empire Energy Group who's made this work possible. I would also like to thank the The Australian Academy of Science for their generous support in helping me attend the event through their Early Career grant award. #geology #geochronology #resources #earthscience #research

Day 3 at 37th IGC, Busan (#2024IGC) Marina and Steve from Geoscience Australia share the latest from 37th IGC in Busan from Day 2 (yesterday) where Marina had plenty of meetings especially with Koreans (which she seems to have picked up a few new words!) while Steve got to the poster displays and was “parochially proud” to see some great posters especially from Australia (such as from Mosayeb Khademi and the team at MinEx CRC and from Jonghyun Lee and team at James Cook University, sorry that he missed Jenna M.’s that was up on Day 1). One notable feature of the Australian posters is how they have such a strong geospatial foundation … they all have maps and a strong spatial context for materials. Sharing “Where” is important in Australian geoscience. Looking ahead to Day 3 (today), Marina will be attending some of the scientific sessions, especially on geoscience education (I look forward to hearing about these tomorrow). Steve’s day has already started with hearing bagpipes at the breakfast reception for the Glasgow bid for the 38th IGC (including British Geological Survey) and he will then head to the International Union of Geological Sciences Council where he will be representing Australia. Marina and Steve then join forces at the General Assembly of the World Community of Geological Surveys (WCOGS) where Steve is leading several of the sessions before they then head to the reception for the IGC 2028 Melbourne bid. The day concludes with a dinner with WCOGS members. Its looking like a big fun day! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s update … we now seem to be doing a regular update video!!!

Q) What exactly are Cooperative Research Centres doing to help Australia meet its ambitious Net Zero goals? A) They're driving research and innovation on technological, social, economic and environmental issues related to decarbonisation across numerous industries, including transport, mining, minerals, blue economy, power, energy, and materials. Check out how the 13 CRCs involved in our latest report, "Mapping and quantification of CRCs' work on decarbonisation", are contributing to the country's efforts. View the case studies and access the report here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gn6pjA76 iMOVE Australia, Future Fuels CRC, MinEx CRC, Blue Economy CRC, Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre, CRC TiME, RACE for 2030, SmartSat CRC, Future Energy Exports CRC, Digital Finance CRC, HILT CRC, One Basin CRC, Mining3 #decarbonisation #netzero #CRCProgram #crcs #cooperativeresearch #collaboration #research

Australian Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) have incredible convening power to solve industry problems, by bringing together nearly 1700 representatives from industry, government and academia from 18 countries and 4 continents, according to a report released this week. The Powering Australia and the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre teams are proud to have contributed to the ‘Mapping and quantification of CRCs’ work on decarbonisation’, report written by ACIL Allen and launched at Parliament House by Cooperative Research Australia. The report provides independent analysis of the contribution of CRCs to Australia's ambitious decarbonisation goals and challenges policy makers to consider flexible funding models for CRCs to ensure their research programs remain responsive to changing industry needs. You can read the report in full here: https://bit.ly/4dUSikg Powering Australia Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre HILT CRC iMOVE Australia Future Energy Exports CRC Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC RACE for 2030 SmartCrete CRC Future Fuels CRC One Basin CRC CRC TiME Blue Economy CRC Digital Finance CRC MinEx CRC Mining3 #decarbonisation #netzero #newresearchreport #research #PoweringAustralia

In case you missed it... A report we launched this week showcases the important role that Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) are playing in helping Australia reach Net Zero by 2050. Analysing the contribution of a group of 13 CRCs, ACIL Allen found that Australia's CRC Program is making a significant contribution through research and innovation to Australia's decarbonisation targets. The 13 CRCs have collectively spent/plan to spend a total of $2.28 billion toward their priorities. More than 49% of this funding, or $1.12 billion, is allocated to decarbonisation-related activities. The report demonstrates the importance of bringing together government, industry and research to solve one of the most pressing problems facing the Australian economy today. It calls for greater collaboration, coordination and investment to maximise the power of the CRC model. Check out the full report and supporting information here: https://lnkd.in/gn6pjA76 iMOVE Australia, Future Fuels CRC, MinEx CRC, Blue Economy CRC, Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre, CRC TiME, RACE for 2030, SmartCrete CRC, Future Energy Exports CRC, Digital Finance CRC, HILT CRC, One Basin CRC, Mining3 #netzero #decarbonisaton #crcs #cooperativeresearch #CRCProgram

**WE'RE HIRING! PROJECT OFFICER: #MinExCRC (HEO 5)** Join the team here at MinEx CRC! Come and surround yourself with exceptional scientists developing new #explorationtechnology for the resources industry. Based in the Future Industries Institute at the Mawson Lakes Campus at the University of South Australia Full-time, fixed-term contract until 3 August 2025 Commencement Salary: $76,304 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) ABOUT THE ROLE: Reporting to Professor David Giles, Research Professor and John Ralston Chair of Minerals and Resources Engineering at the Future Industries Institute and Chief Scientific Officer of MinEx CRC, you are responsible for providing project and administrative coordination, communications and event management for the Mineral Exploration Collaborative Research Centre (CRC). Utilising your project management skills, you will monitor project milestones, financial positioning and provide advice and recommendations to keep projects on track and ensure outcomes are achieved. Working closely with the Communications Manager: MinEx CRC, you will implement the MinEx CRC communications and marketing plan, while maintaining and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  ABOUT THE FUTURE INDUSTRIES INSTITUTE: Based within UniSA STEM, the Future Industries Institute brings together world-class strength in high-tech manufacturing, nanomedicine, minerals and resource engineering plus environmental science, with the end goal of building economic growth through innovative partnerships and translational research. The Institute builds on the significant capability, infrastructure and reputation of the University's existing research strengths and substantial research infrastructure and supports state and national research priorities. ABOUT UNISA: The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity. View the full job ad here: https://lnkd.in/gf9biurH Andrew Bailey David Giles Caroline Tiddy Soren Soe Yulia Uvarova GAICD Anthony Budd

**WA PREMIER'S SCIENCE AWARDS 2024** Congratulations to all the worthy winners at this year's WA Premier's Science Awards 2024, hosted by the Hon Stephen Noel Dawson MLC, Minister for Innovation, and Professor Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of Western Australia. A full list of recipients can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gyaacs-2

**2024 Q2 VNEWS EPISODE NOW LIVE ON OUR WEBSITE** This episode features the following technical highlights: 1: Moonera National Drilling Initiative campaign in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) DIG CT PROJECT SPONSORS: Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, 2: CT ‘dogleg’ experiments to assess sidewall coring and multiple deviations from the same drill hole in collaboration with EnviroCopper PROJECT SPONSORS: Anglo American BHP Epiroc LKAB Wassara AB Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) South32 Curtin University, CSIRO, University of South Australia 3: First downhole LIBS prototype field trial successfully completed at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, WA. PROJECT SPONSORS: IMDEX Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) Rio Tinto South32 Curtin University CSIRO, University of South Australia A big thanks to all our researchers who contributed to this episode! Andrew Bailey David Giles Soren Soe Yulia Uvarova GAICD Anthony Budd Cameron Jackson Richard Chopping Fawna Korhonen Soren Soe Shane Fox Mengbin (Mike) Min Alan Broad Jessica Stromberg Steven Tassios Neil Francis Ben van der Hoek Tony Kilpatrick Doug Body Bernice Nolan Philippa Faulkner

**CRCS LEADING THE WAY TO NET ZERO GOALS, GENERATING BILLIONS IN VALUE FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS** Today, Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) launched an independent study confirming that the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program generates billions of dollars in C02 abatement outcomes and decarbonisation-focused economic activity, creating thousands of jobs by unlocking substantial private sector R&D. #MinExCRC is proud to have contributed to this project. The report, titled 'Mapping and quantification of CRCs’ work on decarbonisation', forecast that the contribution of this group of 13 CRCs over 2017-2032 will: Generate substantial economic activity: an increase of $4.8 billion in Australia’s economic output (GDP). Raise economic welfare across Australia: an increase of $1.7 billion to Australia’s real economy as a result of industry-led decarbonisation research and innovation.   Create significant employment opportunities: 3,705 job years to 2032 are delivered (an average of 265 FTE jobs years per year).  Provide significant value for money: $5.80 generated in additional economic output (GDP) for every dollar of investment and in-kind contributions.  View the Report, Fact Sheet and Case Studies Booklet on the project website here: https://lnkd.in/gn6pjA76