Enhanced iron making technologies that seek to substantially reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with production of steel from iron ore and coal.

Development of advanced aluminium smelting cells using novel materials, with the aim of reducing the electrical energy needed to produce primary aluminium by 25 to 30 per cent.

Enhanced bio-fixation of carbon dioxide, offering the potential to produce renewable fuels from accelerated production of biomass.

Assessment of the application of wind power at remote mine locations, in place of conventionally generated power.

A suite of programmes that aims to better manage and control water, reducing the environmental impact of mine sites by minimising water draw and release.

Production and storage of hydrogen for distribution as a clean fuel, including photochemical hydrogen production, and hydrogen from by product streams.

Investigation of regional synergies that allow net resource consumption to be reduced, by use of by products in other industries such as cement manufacture, road base aggregate, and soil remediation.

Development and demonstration of technologies for treatment of contaminated sites.

Ore pre-treatment technologies that enable better downstream waste and emissions stewardship.

Study of the impact of development options on communities, aimed at social and economic sustainability.

Participation in industry wide initiatives that promote sustainable development in general energy and resource industry activities, including Australian and international initiatives.