November Newsletter
Welcome
I would like to welcome you to our inaugural Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources e-newsletter. We're excited to share some of our research highlights and news with you as we work towards our goal - to enable the efficient and sustainable use and development of the world's mineral and energy resources for the benefit of society, industry and the environment.
I encourage you to read on and find out more about our programs and achievements.
Stephen Grano
Executive Director
Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources, The University of Adelaide SA 5005 AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 8 8 313 1448 email: imer@adelaide.edu.au
Major funding boost for geothermal challenge
The South Australian Centre for Geothermal Energy Research has been awarded $1.25 million to tackle one of the geothermal industry's biggest technical challenges. The research will improve understanding of permeability, productivity and economic flow rates from Hot Sedimentary Aquifers and help develop a 'near zero' emission industry.
Read more about the project here.
'Halo' to help with discovery of new mineral deposits
Researchers from the Deep Exploration Technology Cooperative Research Centre are using innovative technology to understand and map a distinctive 'alteration halo' surrounding a highly prospective mineral deposit in South Australia. The research has the potential to increase the size of mineral drilling targets by more than one hundred times. Find out how.
Origins of petroleum deposits investigated through Australian Research Council Fellowship
Associate Professor Alan Collins has been recognised as one of Australia's best and brightest mid-career researchers with the award of a highly competitive Australia Research Council Future Fellowship. Learn more about Alan's work.
Stretton Centre to help capture benefits of mining and clean technology
A new learning, employment and research centre will be built in an Adelaide region that has Australia's highest suburban jobless rate. The partnership between the University of Adelaide, City of Playford and South Australian Government will help skill local workers and take full advantage of growth in mining and technology in SA. Learn more about the program.
Picture this - element distribution and association models to improve exploration
Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources researchers paint the first picture of element distribution within the Broken Hill Western Mineralisation using spatial modelling. Read more about the indices researchers have developed to improve exploration.
Australian School of Petroleum's major contribution to American Association of Petroleum Geologists International Conference and Exhibition.
Staff from the Australian School of Petroleum have helped make this year's American Association of Petroleum Geologists International Conference and Exhibition one of the most successful meetings.
Find out more about their work.
Liquid gold - the future of biotechnology in gold exploration and processing
Rising demand for gold has increased the need for new mineable gold deposits and improvements in processing efficiency. Could microbes hold the answer for industry?
Award recognises engineer's outstanding achievements
Mechanical engineer Dr Cris Birzer, from the Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources, has won a prestigious engineering award for his work to increase secondary school student engagement in engineering concepts.
Inaugural workshop on solar thermal chemical and industrial processes
The Centre for Energy Technology will host a workshop to identify opportunities, drivers and strategies to improve cost-effectiveness and lower the carbon intensity of solar thermal energy. The inaugural workshop will be held in Adelaide in February 2013. Find out more about the program or register your interest.
Alternate combustion technology on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
IMER researchers investigate an emerging combustion technology to reduce greehouse gas emissions and increase industrial use of biofuels. Read more about their research on combustion technology.
