Carbothermal solid state reduction of manganese ore in hydrogen atmosphere. The aim of the project is to establish mechanisms of solid-state reduction of manganese ore by carbon in hydrogen and effects of gas atmosphere and other operation parameters on the reduction rate. The project will examine carbothermal reduction of manganese ore in hydrogen, helium and argon at different temperatures, ore compositions and sizes. The project's outcomes will be the reduction extent, rate and mechanisms. Th ....Carbothermal solid state reduction of manganese ore in hydrogen atmosphere. The aim of the project is to establish mechanisms of solid-state reduction of manganese ore by carbon in hydrogen and effects of gas atmosphere and other operation parameters on the reduction rate. The project will examine carbothermal reduction of manganese ore in hydrogen, helium and argon at different temperatures, ore compositions and sizes. The project's outcomes will be the reduction extent, rate and mechanisms. They will be used to assess the feasibility of solid-state reduction technology. This will be of importance to Australian manganese industry.Read moreRead less
Titanium Electrochemistry in Minerals Processing. Australia is on of the world's largest producers of titanium minerals for industrial and consumer products. This project aims to improve the efficiency of the Sulfate Process which is used to convert the titanium containing ore ilmenite into pure titanium dioxide pigment. The impovements expected include a decrease in the cost of production for the relevant industries, as well as a reduction in the volume of waste materials generated by the proce ....Titanium Electrochemistry in Minerals Processing. Australia is on of the world's largest producers of titanium minerals for industrial and consumer products. This project aims to improve the efficiency of the Sulfate Process which is used to convert the titanium containing ore ilmenite into pure titanium dioxide pigment. The impovements expected include a decrease in the cost of production for the relevant industries, as well as a reduction in the volume of waste materials generated by the process. Read moreRead less
Dynamic Earth Models for Frontier Mineral Exploration. This Project aims to investigate the link between supercontinents, mantle upwelling, and associated mineral resources by combining reconstructions of mantle flow with the global rock record. Mantle upwelling causes eruptions of volcanic provinces and associated rock formations that are rich in minerals. The expected outcomes of the Project include mapping the global potential for magmatic nickel, rare-earth elements, and diamond deposits fro ....Dynamic Earth Models for Frontier Mineral Exploration. This Project aims to investigate the link between supercontinents, mantle upwelling, and associated mineral resources by combining reconstructions of mantle flow with the global rock record. Mantle upwelling causes eruptions of volcanic provinces and associated rock formations that are rich in minerals. The expected outcomes of the Project include mapping the global potential for magmatic nickel, rare-earth elements, and diamond deposits from 1.8 billion years ago and building a research alliance between the University of Wollongong, Anglo American, and De Beers. Significant benefits will be the development of a digital framework to reduce risks in exploration for minerals that are essential for the transition to a low-carbon economy.Read moreRead less