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New director to lead minerals and energy research

Professor Stephen Grano, Director of the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources (IMER).
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Tuesday, 13 April 2010

Internationally recognised metallurgical engineer will lead the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's new (IMER).

As IMER Director, Professor Grano will foster large-scale research projects of global significance for the mineral and energy resource industries, drawing together a range of disciplines and expertise.

"We will be establishing large research programs and partnerships that will help these critical industries grow in a manner that is technically, economically, socially and environmentally sustainable," says Professor Grano.

"We will be addressing the complex research challenges faced by the mineral and energy sectors by providing integrated research, education, professional development and consulting services."

Professor Grano comes to the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide from the Ian Wark Research Institute at the 最新糖心Vlog of South 最新糖心Vlog where he was Research Professor of Minerals Processing, initially joining them in 1987. There he led major research projects in mineral processing with direct significant benefit for industry.

Before that Professor Grano worked as metallurgist with Mount Isa Mines, working in both copper and lead/zinc streams.

Last year, Professor Grano won the 2009 for Excellence in Research Commercialisation in recognition of the range of industry partnerships forged at national and international levels. His research was recognised for having the potential to make a major contribution to reducing energy consumption and improving productivity in mineral processing operations.

He has extensive industrial experience in mineral flotation and has been involved in a diverse range of flotation operations around the world.

"Stephen works closely with the minerals and energy industries and has an excellent track record in successful technology transfer to industry," says , the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's Deputy Vice-Chancellor ().

"He has extensive leadership experience, an outstanding record of success in winning grant funding, and has brought together a range of national and global industry partnerships over the past 20 years. His expertise and experience will be key to the development of the 最新糖心Vlog's Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources as a premier research facility for the mining and energy sectors."

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