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About MIRO - What we do

The value of experienced, independent co-ordination of collaborative research programmes is recognised by MIRO Members and has been proven by the long list of successfully implemented MIRO projects and programmes. MIRO Project Managers have unrivalled experience of multi-partner, multi-national research project management in the minerals sector.

This success is achieved by listening to and acting upon the needs of our members and through the development of strategic alliances with leading international research providers, funding bodies and regulators. All MIRO’s activities are carried out transparently, safely and ethically with due regard for the environment.

Our aim is to add value to our members’ businesses through the provision of cost efficient and industrially relevant projects. We focus our activities in the mining and minerals sectors to highlight industrially relevant science and technology and provide innovative solutions to the key challenges before us.

MIRO… works in partnership with industry, government, research and service providers.
MIRO… aims to identify, influence, fund, transfer, deliver and communicate information and technology development to address the needs of stakeholders in the sector.
MIRO… is a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation which is owned by its members and governed by a Council of senior industry executives.
MIRO… through its UK Head Office and its network of experienced Project Managers, provides its Members with extensive resources aimed at delivering experience and capability in:

  • RTD Project Development
  • RTD Project Funding
  • RTD Project Management
  • Technology Transfer
 
  • Information Dissemination
  • Technical Publications
  • Technical Enquiry Services
  • Industry Networking

MIRO has established a key role in supporting future pre-competitive and collaborative technological development throughout the minerals industry. Since its formation in 1974, MIRO has established and managed 200 major technical R&D projects with a combined value of over £60M.

MIRO has proven experience in R&D related to:

  • Mineral Exploration
  • Mining and Mineral Extraction
  • Mineral Processing
  • Environmental technologies
 
  • Waste management
  • New materials
  • Land Reclamation
  • Information Technology

 
MIRO managed research activities deliver industrially relevant, sustainable, technological solutions worldwide.

 

 

Delivering Sustainable Solutions

   
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