My name is Rick Valenta and I'm the Director
of the WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research
Centre.
We're a group of researchers and students
with practical experience and strong research
capability and we work on projects all over
the world.
We basically look at rocks in every way we
can, at scales from hundreds of kilometres
to the head of a pin, with the aim of developing
understanding that allows us to improve discovery
rates, maximise the value of mining and mineral
processing and minimise the footprint of mining
operations.
We work with mining companies, government
organisations and other research partners
on research projects and on continuing professional
development.
Our students work on real world problems and
are part of a cohort of SMI students who are
studying the challenges associated with modern
mining from every possible viewpoint.
Why do we do this?
Its because the world's demand for minerals
is continuing to increase and there is a real
need to improve discovery rates and to ensure
the sustainable supply of minerals into the
future.
