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Mineral Product R&D&C&I

JMG drives research, development, commercialisation and innovation of mineral products to increase local mineral value, strengthen processing technology, support industry and promote applicable research outcomes.

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IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

Field achievement highlights

These highlights demonstrate JMG capability to translate mineral research into technology solutions, functional materials, water treatment, quarry-impact monitoring and value-added products for industry use.

Mineral Research Centre

Book and testing services

Learn about MRC's research legacy and the testing services provided to internal and external clients.

Cover of Pride and Legacy of the Mineral Research Centre bookMRC PUBLICATION

Pride and Legacy of the Mineral Research Centre

For more than two decades, MRC has been a JMG cornerstone in advancing the local mineral industry through high-impact research and sustainable development.

This book documents that journey as evidence of MRC's commitment to excellence and innovation in mineral technology.

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MS ISO 9001:2015

Testing services

MRC provides testing services in two principal scopes:

  • Dimension Stone Testing (DST)
  • Mineral Processing Testing (MPT) for tin ore, iron ore, gold ore and silica sand

DST includes water absorption, specific gravity, compressive strength, modulus of rupture, flexural strength, abrasion resistance and thermal expansion tests.

MS ISO 9001:2015

MRC testing services

Testing services are provided by MRC to support the technical needs of internal and external clients.

Dimension Stone Testing (DST)

DST is provided by the Rock-based Technology Branch to internal and external clients.

Physical characterisation tests

  • Water absorption
  • Specific gravity
  • Compressive strength
  • Modulus of rupture
  • Flexural strength
  • Abrasion resistance
  • Coefficient of thermal expansion
  • Abrasion resistance using Taber Abraser

Application requirements

  1. Samples must meet the specimen size and quantity requirements in Table 1; please refer to the brochure below.
  2. Payment must be made in advance by cash, bank draft or money order payable to the Director, Mineral Research Centre. Personal cheques are not accepted.
MRC Dimension Stone Tests brochureDownload DST brochure

Mineral Processing Testing (MPT)

MPT for tin ore, iron ore, gold ore and silica sand is provided by the Mineral Processing Technology Branch to internal and external clients.

Processing-test scope

  • Particle-size distribution
  • Sample chemical-composition determination using X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF)
  • Mineral-content analysis
  • Tin (Sn), iron (Fe), gold (Au) and sulphur (S) determination in ore
  • Organic-content determination
  • Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) determination in silica sand
  • Iron (Fe) and titanium (Ti) determination using UV-VIS spectrophotometry
  • Aluminium (Al) using AAS, and calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) determination
  • Grindability testing
  • Gravity separation using spiral and shaking-table equipment
  • Magnetic separation using DDMS and WHIMS
  • Froth-flotation testing
  • High-voltage separation
  • Attrition scrubbing
  • Mineral-phase determination using X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
  • Carbon (C) and sulphur (S) testing

Application requirements

  1. Effective 1 January 2022, a 30%–50% deposit based on the cost estimate quotation must be paid within 14 days of signing the Letter of Acceptance.
  2. The cost estimate quotation and Letter of Acceptance are issued based on the customer application. The actual cost quotation is subject to the number of tests.
  3. All tests are performed after the deposit has been received.
  4. The list and price of tests are stated in Table 2 of the brochure.
  5. Test reports are released after full payment by cash, bank draft or money order payable to the Director, Mineral Research Centre.
MRC Mineral Processing Tests brochureDownload MPT brochure
Service focus

JMG mineral product R&D&C&I expertise

This focus highlights JMG’s role in developing applied mineral research, processing tests, product innovation and technical solutions relevant to industry.

Research

Value-added mineral products

Applied studies on local minerals strengthen opportunities for new products and industrial use.

Technical testing

Processing and materials

Testing services help industry obtain technical data for product development.

Innovation

Recognition and intellectual property

Innovation competitions and intellectual property certification elevate JMG research outcomes.

Commercialisation

Technology transfer

Technology transfer accelerates adoption of research outcomes by industry and target communities.

Key statistics

Mineral product R&D&C&I impact summary

These statistic cards present high-impact figures on research achievement, allocation, water treatment, innovation, dust monitoring and mineral material development.

Highlights

Mineral product R&D&C&I activities and outputs

This list presents activity highlights and technical outputs for Mineral Product R&D&C&I, covering material research, REE, AMD treatment, dust monitoring, processing tests and innovation.

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