Energy, resources and mining

Powering Australia’s sustainable energy and resources future

Adelaide University is at the forefront of research and innovation that supports Australia’s transition to a clean, resilient, and resource-efficient economy. Working closely with industry and government partners, our experts develop solutions that advance renewable energy, decarbonisation, resource recovery, and responsible mining to support sustainable growth.

Through multidisciplinary expertise in engineering, geology, environmental science, minerals processing, Aboriginal engagement, artificial intelligence, and policy, we help partners solve complex technical challenges while improving environmental performance and competitiveness.

This capability is anchored by a globally connected network, enabling translation of research into practical solutions that support our partners to innovate, remain competitive, and achieve their sustainability goals.

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What we do and how we partner

Through research excellence, innovation and workforce development, Adelaide University helps organisations to tackle their most pressing challenges, from transition towards net zero and sustainable resource management to advancing critical minerals, automation, and circular economy solutions.

Our researchers and students collaborate with the energy, resources and mining industries on a variety of projects:

Advancing mine automation, data analytics, and AI-driven optimisation for safer, more efficient operations
Enhancing critical minerals processing, metallurgy, and advanced manufacturing to strengthen Australia’s resource capability
Driving innovation in sustainable mining, waste reduction, and resource recovery to support a circular economy
Exploring low-emissions technologies, agglomeration and water chemistry, and environmental management for long-term sustainability
Developing new technologies to decarbonise energy systems and support the transition to net zero Delivering applied PhD and postgraduate research that develops new technologies and a highly skilled workforce
Providing executive education and training in energy systems, resources engineering, ESG management, and future skills development
Supporting innovation and commercialisation through incubators, accelerators, and IP development pathways that translate research into real-world impact.

Renewable energy and low-emissions technologies

Minerals processing, metallurgy and advanced manufacturing

Sustainable mining and mine process optimisation

Agglomeration and water chemistry

Environmental management, land rehabilitation and biodiversity protection

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Our ambition is to be world leading and world referenced, achieving recognition for driving positive change through education, research, and collaboration. We measure our success by the societal benefit we deliver; shaping knowledge, improving lives and strengthening communities through what we do and who we partner with. Together, we can create real-world impact.

Our aspirations include:

Australia's most connected university

Building on our 7,000 strong partnerships with industry and collaborators

Top in Australia for student employment

Aims to be ranked as the best university nationally for student employment outcomes

Top 1% of universities worldwide

Aims to be sustainbly ranked in the top 1% of universities globally

With a focus on excellence and equity, Adelaide University’s world-class research centres, institutes and hubs work closely with industry on projects that deliver valuable improvements in the energy, resources and mining sector.

ARC Training Centre for Battery Recycling

Industry‑led training and research centre focussed on recycling lithium‑ion batteries and enabling a circular battery economy in Australia.

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Australian Critical Minerals Research Centre

Building Australia’s capability in discovery, processing and sustainable supply chains of critical minerals needed for clean‑energy and high‑tech industries.

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Centre for Energy Technology

Developing renewable, sustainable, and future energy solutions across solar, wind, and bioenergy.

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CRC for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME)

A global leader in developing innovative tools and strategies to support sustainable post-mining communities and regional economies

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Future Energy Exports CRC

Driving research and innovation to decarbonise LNG and develop Australia’s hydrogen export industry.

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Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources

Leading research across energy, mining, and resources innovation, connecting discovery with industry translation.

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MinEx CRC

World-leading collaboration developing safer, more efficient drilling and innovative exploration tools for mineral discovery.

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RACE for 2030 CRC

Global collaboration driving lower energy costs, reduced carbon emissions, and innovative solutions for a reliable, renewable-powered energy.

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South Australian Minerals and Energy Research Centre

Mining, minerals processing, and extraction technologies with a focus on efficiency and sustainability.

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Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure and Resource Management

Researching sustainable infrastructure, asset management and circular‑economy solutions for the built and natural environments.

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Adelaide University offers bachelor, master, PhD, and executive programs aligned to sector needs, helping partners develop skills, build capability, and grow the workforce.

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