New partnership to drive innovation in SA’s minerals sector
29 September 2017
A $14 million research consortium
will explore how new technologies and the
Internet of Things may improve
efficiencies and opportunities for
South Australia’s
mining sector.
The State Government will contribute $4 million over four years through
the Research Consortia Program to support collaboration between mining
companies and local researchers.
The project will help mining companies boost business performance and
productivity, eliminate unnecessary costs and waste, and anticipate
machinery failures, using new technologies such as the Internet of
Things, data analytics and sensors.
Led by the
University of Adelaide, the consortium is set to create new
research positions, drive international collaborations and promote the
expansion of the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector
in South Australia, potentially attracting new businesses and startups
to the state.
Applications for the second round of the Research Consortia Program are
now open. For information and to apply, visit
www.innovation.sa.gov.au/opportunity/research-consortia-program.
Background
The Research Consortia Program is the flagship program under the
Premier’s Research and Industry Fund, which provides funding for
significant research collaborations between universities, research
organisations, government and industry.
Up to $4 million over four years is available to eligible consortia to
tackle major challenges in areas of critical need or strategic
importance for South Australia by developing innovative and leading-edge
research solutions.
The mineral research consortium will be delivered in partnership between
researchers at the University of Adelaide and
University of South
Australia,
OZ Minerals,
BHP Billiton,
Australian Information Industries
Association (AIIA) Mineral and Energy Resources IoT Cluster and
supporting partners.
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