The visit highlighted the MRRC's research and innovation in mineral processing.
The School of Engineering has welcomed the Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Hon David Michael MLA, for a special visit showcasing Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Minerals Recovery Research Centre (MRRC).
The visit highlighted the MRRC's research and innovation in mineral processing, particularly in lithium, rubidium, high purity alumina (HPA), and membrane technologies for direct minerals extraction (DME). These and other critical minerals play a vital role in supporting clean energy production, advanced manufacturing, and economic diversification.
The event underscored the MRRC's vital role in advancing Australia’s resources sector.
"MRRC aims to think outside the box and bring innovation to critical mineral processing in WA, adding value to our resources through sustainable, well-designed technology that can be easily scaled up," Director of the MRRC, Associate Professor Amir Razmjou said.
Demonstrating the power of industry collaboration, the event underscored the MRRC's vital role in advancing Australia's resources sector and reaffirmed ECU's strong alignment with Federal and State Government priorities in supporting the development of critical minerals and future-focused mining projects.
"Industry partnerships are at the heart of what we do at ECU, they deliver real benefits not only to the economy, but to the wider community," Executive Dean, School of Engineering, Professor Paulo de Souza said.
Associate Professor Amir Razmjou
"Our research is helping drive global competitiveness, sustainability and innovation in the resources sector, and with continued government support, we can further expand our contribution by developing highly skilled graduates and delivering research with genuine impact."
The event also included insights from key project partners such as the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia, CPC Engineering and Everest Metals, and was attended by a number of other high-profile delegates, including Member for Mount Lawley, Mr Frank Paolino MLA, and representatives from the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification.
