CSIRO minerals innovation leadership breakfast: the role of innovation in Australia’s mid-stream processing industry

We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive CSIRO minerals innovation leadership breakfast in the sidelines of the AusIMM Critical Minerals Conference.

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Hear an expert panel discuss the role of innovation in Australia’s critical minerals mid-stream processing industry.

Panellists:

• Mr Andrew Napier, General Manager Technology Development, Lithium Australia
• Ms Rowena Smith, Managing Director & CEO, Australian Strategic Materials (ASM)
• Dr Karin Soldenhoff, Principal Consultant, ANSTO
• Mr Andrew Bell, Deputy Director, Resources Technology & Critical Minerals Trailblazer, Curtin University

This discussion follows the release of CSIRO’s latest report, From minerals to materials: Assessment of Australia’s critical minerals mid-stream processing capabilities, a world-first assessment showcasing Australian innovators moving up the value-chain. The report highlights opportunities to embrace and invest in innovation and collaborate internationally on technology development and deployment.

Alongside policy and commercial enablers, innovation is a key tool to support cost-competitive and sustainable production of materials in Australia.

So, what are the next steps needed to translate Australia’s world-leading R&D capabilities into a large scale mid-stream processing industry? Join the discussion to find out.