The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is a Western Australian government grants agency for research in the minerals sector.

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15 Sep 2025
Applications close soon for scholarships supporting research on in the minerals sector. Don’t miss the chance to apply. Applications close at 11:59pm WST 30 September 2025. mriwa.wa.gov.au/research-fun… #mineralsresearch #research #WesternAustralia #miningindustry
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4 Sep 2025
MRIWA has PhD scholarships available supporting research on improved workplace health and well-being in the minerals sector. Do you know anyone who might be interested? Applications close 11:50pm WST 29 September 2025.ow.ly/82JZ50WQUx5 #mineralsresearch #research
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20 Aug 2025
MRIWA proudly honours Odwyn Jones, whose legacy reflects our values of connection, respect, and progress. The 2026 MRIWA Scholarships round is open 13 Aug–30 Sept 2025. Learn more and apply: mriwa.wa.gov.au/research-fun… #MiningEducation #Scholarships #LegacyLeadership
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15 Aug 2025
The 2026 MRIWA Scholarships round is now open. PhD students in innovative minerals research can apply for over $41K/year in support, plus travel, training & networking. #mineralsresearch #MRIWAResearchShowcase #scholarship #MRIWAEducationandWorkforce
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5 Jun 2025
Join us June 17 for the Accelerated Mineral Carbonation Workshop in WA. Featuring Yuan Tian from BHP Innovation on turning mining waste into CO2 sinks. Register ow.ly/RREQ50VSZZK #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #WAWorkshop #AMCRP
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5 Jun 2025
MRIWA report 10426 released today established the value of indicator minerals in supporting efficient exploration for nickel sulfide resources. To read the full report: ow.ly/oS4n50W4zpk #CSIRO #IM4NiS #mineralsresearch #exploration
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4 Jun 2025
Tomorrow’s MRIWA Tech Talk on Indicator Minerals for Nickel Exploration is fully booked! Missed out? Register now for the next session—Petrophysics for Mineral Discovery during Drilling on July 3, 2025, 5–6pm at Long Neck Brewery, East Perth: bit.ly/TechTalkMRIWA #MRIWA
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2 Jun 2025
This Thursday we welcome Dr Louise Schoneveld and Dr Margaux Le Vaillant for our next Tech Talk 2025 discussing WA Nickel exploration using surrounding indicator minerals. Book your free spot! trybooking.com/DALIG #mriwa #perthmining #techtalks
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30 May 2025
New research supports improved exploration targeting in the mineral-rich Yeneena Basin in Western Australia’s north. See more on this project on the MRIWA website ow.ly/b46q50VZMIW #mineralsresearch #mineralexploration
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30 May 2025
Next week. MRIWA Tech Talk #3: Nickel Exploration, June 5, 2025, 5-6pm @ Long Neck Brewery, East Perth. CSIRO’s Dr. Schoneveld & Dr. Le Vaillant share breakthrough methods. Free reg: bit.ly/MRIWATechTalks #MRIWA #NickelExploration #MiningInnovation
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29 May 2025
Join the Accelerated Mineral Carbonation Workshop in WA, June 17. Spotlight on Tamsin Senders from Arca Climate, exploring CO2 storage via mining waste. Limited spots—grab yours ow.ly/8u9L50VSZSm #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #WAWorkshop #AMCRP
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26 May 2025
1 week to go until the next MRIWA Tech Talk: Indicator Minerals for Nickel Exploration, happening this June 5, 2025, 5-6pm @ Long Neck Brewery Function Space, East Perth. Featuring CSIRO’s Dr. Schoneveld & Dr. Le Vaillant. Free reg: bit.ly/MRIWATechTalks #NickelExploration
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22 May 2025
Join us June 17 for the Accelerated Mineral Carbonation Workshop in WA. Spotlight on Hans Oskierski from Murdoch Uni, sharing innovative CO2 storage solutions. Limited spots—register ow.ly/UEKO50VSZFj #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #WAWorkshop #AMCRP
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21 May 2025
2 weeks to go until the next MRIWA Tech Talk: Indicator Minerals for Nickel Exploration. June 5, 2025, 5-6pm at the Long Neck Brewery Function Space, East Perth. Hear from CSIRO’s Dr. Schoneveld & Dr. Le Vaillant. Free reg: bit.ly/MRIWATechTalks #MRIWA #NickelExploration
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15 May 2025
Join us for MRIWA Tech Talk: Indicator Minerals for Nickel Exploration. June 5 2025, 5-6pm at the Long Neck Brewery, East Perth. Hear CSIRO's Dr. Schoneveld & Dr. Le Vaillant on new nickel exploration methods. Free reg: bit.ly/MRIWATechTalks #NickelExploration #CriticalMinerals
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9 May 2025
Huge thanks to all who joined MRIWA Tech Talks at Long Neck Brewery yesterday. Dr. Ryan Noble’s insights on UltraFine TM & ML revolutionized #MineralExploration. Stay tuned for our next talk: mriwa.wa.gov.au/news-and-eve… #MRIWA #TechTalks #Geoscience #Innovation
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9 May 2025
Shape the future of #MiningTech & #NatureTech with the Founders Factory Program. Connect with innovators, Rio Tinto, & WA Gov. Apply for 2025 Accelerators by Aug. Learn more: mriwa.wa.gov.au/news-and-eve… #MRIWA #FoundersFactory #Innovation
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8 May 2025
Huge thanks to all at the WAMR x CORE Community Coffee Collab. Kudos to Kate, Anna, Renu & La Mint for a stellar event, where Perth’s innovators connected at 191 St. Georges Tce. Congrats to Carly Figgis (Bingo) & Michael Short (Heads or Tails) for their wins! #COREInnovationHub
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6 May 2025
Join us this Thursday, 08.05.25, 5-6pm, for the MRIWA Tech Talk at Long Neck Brewery’s Cygnet Function Room. Featuring Dr. Ryan Noble from CSIRO. Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn. Spots still available: mriwa.wa.gov.au/news-and-eve… #TechTalk #MRIWA #Innovation
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6 May 2025
Join us tomorrow, 07.05.25, 10-12pm at WAMR: Core Innovation Hub Community Coffee. ☕ 191 St. Georges Tce. Hear Kate Spencer (CORE) & Alice Heydon (MRIWA). Spots open: trybooking.com/events/landin… #CommunityCoffee #InnovationHub
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