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Parker Centre 2012 Hydrometallurgy Symposium 12 and 13 June 2012 'Celebrating 20 Years of Success'

Parker Centre 2012 Hydrometallurgy Symposium (24 KB)

 

The 2010/2011 annual report is available here

 

The Parker Centre Highlights of 2010 / 2011 

Parker Centre Highlights of 2010 / 2011

 

2011 / 2012 Summer Undergraduate Research Program 

Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2011 / 2012

 

Hydroprocess 2012, Santiago, Chile www.hydroprocess2012.com

 

The Parker Centre has been working closely with the Australian SME Aura Energy.  Strong positive economic results confirmed for Haggan - moving to pre-feasibility (ASX Announcement).

Aura Energy - ASX Announcement (458 KB)

 

BASF participates in research projects with the Parker Cooperative Research Centre for Integrated Hydrometallurgy Solutions

BASF Press Release Dec 11 (59 KB)

                         www.basf.com

 

 

Calling all Parker Centre student Alumni

 

As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, we are interested in hearing from individuals who completed an Honours degree or PhD with the Parker Centre. 

 

We would like to acknowledge the contribution our previous students have made to the Minerals industry, research and academia by including Alumni members in celebratory events, including recognition in a special addition of the Hydrometallurgy Journal.

 

To register your interest please contact our education manager by e-mailing nadine.smith@parkercentre.com.au

 

Parker Centre Research Collaboration Benefits Australian Hydrometallurgy Technology Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Direct Nickel

 

Construction of DNi process pilot plant at CSIRO facility in Waterford Western Australia. Leach circuit shown on left of image, with CCD train in the centre and evaporation circuit to the right. Plant will operate continuously with a one tonne of ore per day capacity

Parker Centre DNi Pilot Plant Media release (106 KB)

Parker Centre's Uranium bioleach technology innovation assists junior Australian mining company Aura Energy LTD

copy of ASX Announcement by Aura Energy 20^th July 2011

Aura ASX Release 20 July 2011 (291 KB)

Metallurgical Education Partnership (MEP) - an industry supported national collaborative initiative

Metallurgical Education Partnership (MEP) - an industry supported national collaborative initiative (50 KB)

Parker Centre Awards & Honours

 

The Parker Centre Science Day 2011

 The Parker Centre Science Day 2011 was held on Wednesday 16th November at the ChemCentre in Waterford. 

 

Sessions focussed on Alumina, Gold, Base Metals and Uranium research.  The opening presentation was SME engagement with the Parker Centre presented by Graham Brock from Direct Nickel Pty Ltd.

 

 

Science Day program 2011 (32 KB)

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World's 2nd biggest miner joins the Parker Centre (23 KB)

Meet BRaDD: here to tackle the challenge of bauxite residue (25 KB)

Parker Centre rewards outstanding collaboration and student research (25 KB)