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DELIVERING ON OUR STRATEGY
from ARC Centre for Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals - 2022 Annual Report
Centre activity is guided by a Strategic Plan, which is updated annually with input from Centre members, the International Advisory Panel and Advisory Board
Below are, but not limited to, some of our strategic deliverables in 2022.
Strategic Objectives Strategic Initiatives Strategic Deliverables in 2022
1: To develop and deliver new transformational technologies to the minerals industry
Conduct a research review and feedback, against Centre’s thematic objectives
Industry alignment and feedback into research programs
A focus on innovation and industry collaboration
IAP and Advisory Board overview and feedback on research directions
A TRL assessment tool was applied to a portfolio of technologies in various stages of development.
Seven of these technologies have shown ≥ 1 TRL level improvement. These include NovaCellTM, Concorde and REFLUX™ Flotation Cell (RFC), and XtractORETM that have moved to TRL 5 and 6
2: To provide the minerals industry with a diverse and future-oriented technical workforce
50% gender equity targets in all activities
50% gender equity targets in all appointments
Defined leadership of equity and diversity for the Centre, including planning
Training on language, equity and racial bias
Targeted professional training for PhDs & ECRs
50/50 equity on Executive Committee
50/50 equity in Signature Lecturers, 65% women speakers for Internal Seminar
Commencement of GEDI Committee
Existing GEDI Plan is morphed into GEDI Strategic Plan
3: To provide thought leadership and deep technical training to students and the industry
Monthly Signature Lectures from industry and academic thought-leaders
Technical and training seminars to all members of the Centre
Professional training for all students and industry members
Cross-university engagement of all PhD students
Continuation of monthly Signature Lectures
PhD & ECR visits between COEMinerals university nodes
Commencement of the ‘Future Leaders Program’ incorporating, technical and professional training
4: To establish strong links between the minerals industry, community and researchers
Strategic advisory board inclusive of key industry leaders
Industry involved in >50% of PhD projects
Involvement of industry in all seminars and training activities
Flexibility to produce new technical innovation delivery programs
Industry involved at COEMinerals conferences, workshops and symposiums
Industry site visits by COEMinerals members