Accelerated Mineral Carbonation (AMC) Research Program application information

MRIWA has a dedicated funding program to address the challenge of permanently capturing CO₂ using mineral carbonation.

The AMC Research Program (the Program) aims to accelerate the development and implementation of mineral carbonation, the industrial-scale process to convert CO₂ into a stable form using mining wastes and byproducts.

By implementing this comprehensive and flexible $2.5 million funding program, MRIWA aims to catalyse significant advancements in mineral carbonation research, fostering innovation and practical solutions that can make a substantial contribution to technologies and methodologies available to the Western Australian mining and mineral processing sector within a 5-year period to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Program Structure 

Inter-institutional and cross-sector collaborations are strongly encouraged. 

The AMC Research Program includes funding support for: 

1. Breakthrough Projects (2 available up to $750,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to 4)

• For large-scale, high-risk, high-reward research initiatives
• Projects must involve at least one industry partner
• 3-year duration

2. Innovation Projects (5 available up to $150,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to 4)

• For targeted research on specific aspects of mineral carbonation
• Projects must involve at least one industry partner
• 2-year duration

3. Rapid Response Projects (10 available up to $25,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to 2)

• For short-term, focused studies addressing urgent challenges
• Funding support available to industry, First Nations, university and government organisation applicants
• 6-month duration

Want to apply?

Expressions of interest for 2025 are now open. Register by emailing your contact details and a short outline of your project to research@mriwa.wa.gov.au.