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Pump action a trigger for earthquakes (Podcast 13 Jul 2009)

For the first time scientists have discovered the presence of a natural deep earth pump that is a crucial element in the formation of ore deposits and earthquakes. (5:14)

Cutting steelmakers GHG (Podcast 29 Jul 2011)

In response to climate change, CSIRO is working with Australian steel manufacturers BlueScope and OneSteel on two significant projects aimed at delivering deep cuts in net greenhouse gas emissions associated with the steel making process. (8:17)

(Data) mining for minerals (Podcast 17 Dec 2010)

Two new CSIRO initiatives are set to make life much easier for anybody considering mineral exploration, from big mining companies down to the fossicker with a pick and shovel. (6:43)

Digging up energy savings (Podcast 04 Jun 2009)

With the threat of climate change, the mining industry in Australia, like many other industries, is keen to explore new technology to help reduce the use of fossil fuels and resulting greenhouse gas emissions. (4:30)

Gold mining without a mine (Podcast 01 Feb 2010)

A new method to mine gold without the expense of digging and crushing ore is being developed by CSIRO for use in areas not suited to conventional mining. (5:59)

The inner secrets of gold nuggets (Podcast 14 Nov 2007)

Dr Rob Hough and his team looked at gold nuggets from around Australia and found that the nuggets formed deep underground at high temperatures rather than in place, where they were found. (4:51)

Building a wetland: Just add water (Podcast 29 Jun 2009)

In the Northern Territory, a wetland filter is helping extract metals and nutrients from the Ranger Mine's water-treatment plants by creating an eco-friendly alternative for improving mine site discharge water quality. (5:15)

The clever country: boosting innovation in Australia's minerals industry (Podcast 16 Jun 2010)

Around A$80 million a year is spent on research and development to boost innovation in Australia’s minerals industry, making it one of the largest minerals research efforts in the world says CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Megan Clark. (8:00)

Mining, minerals and megatrends (Podcast 09 Mar 2011)

As a resource-hungry world looks to Australia for depleting natural resources, being able to deliver ‘more from less’ will require not only science and innovation, but a change to the way we do that science says CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Megan Clark. (10:11)

Platinum group rocks mantle (Podcast 30 Jul 2009)

A research program aimed at using platinum as an exploration guide for nickel has for the first time been able to put a time scale on the planet's large-scale convection processes. (4:13)

A remedy for red mud residue (Podcast 19 Apr 2010)

Alumina refining generates about 80 million tonnes of bauxite residues (red mud) each year. These residues are a potentially valuable resource for re-use in various ways. (4:12)

Looking out for the Burrup rock art (Podcast 01 Oct 2009)

In this vodcast, we follow a team of CSIRO scientists as they journey through the Burrup Peninsula in Western Australia examining ancient Aboriginal rock art for any changes in colour, contrast or chemical composition possibly brought on from emissions from local industry. (7:01)

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