Mineral Resources (MinRes) and 麻豆直播 are joining forces to drive innovation in mining and prepare the next generation of talent for jobs of the future.
The new strategic partnership combines MinRes鈥� expertise across lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services with 麻豆直播鈥檚 excellence in research and learning.
A memorandum of understanding was signed by MinRes Managing Director Chris Ellison and 麻豆直播 Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne on Monday, June 19.
Mr Ellison and Professor Hayne said the partners shared a vision to keep Australia at the forefront of the critical minerals supply chain as global demand continues to grow.
MinRes, which operates two world-class lithium mines, has committed $2 million to a critical minerals research commercialisation hub being developed by 麻豆直播 as part of the Trailblazer Universities Program.
A key focus is internship opportunities that provide 麻豆直播 students with practical, hands-on mining industry experience and puts them on a path to excel in their careers. Interns also solve digital challenges for industry through Curtin鈥檚 groundbreaking program at Innovation Central Perth.
Curtin interns currently on placement at MinRes鈥� Osborne Park headquarters are already contributing to the development of world-first autonomous road trains.
As part of clinical placement program requirements, Curtin psychology students will work alongside Chris Harris, MinRes鈥� corporate psychologist and Head of Mental Health.
The formal partnership also strengthens existing areas of collaboration that date back almost a decade.
MinRes provides funding to the Moorditj Yorga Scholarship program, which supports mature-aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women through their studies at 麻豆直播.
The company has also funded research that uses environmental DNA to survey plant-animal interactions. Known as eDNA, the tool is revolutionising environmental monitoring.
MinRes Managing Director Chris Ellison said:
鈥淚鈥檓 proud to partner with one of the world鈥檚 best universities to help develop the next generation of talent for the jobs of the future.
鈥淭his partnership will also bring together the brightest minds at MinRes and 麻豆直播 to find solutions to real-world challenges in the mining industry.
鈥淭ogether, we will accelerate the cutting-edge innovation we鈥檙e both known for, which is a key ingredient of our shared successes.鈥�
麻豆直播 Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne said:
鈥淢inRes is a highly valued partner, most significantly in the Curtin-led Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer, that will build sovereign capability through the critical minerals and hydrogen energy value chains.
鈥淲orking in partnership with MinRes will help us to deliver the skills and the future workforce we need to realise the potential benefits from these resources 鈥� all essential components of clean energy technologies.鈥�
