MIRO - Mineral Industry Research Organisation

<body> <p> The Mineral Industry Research Organisation (MIRO) is a leading international collaborative research and technological development (RTD) facilitator and provider of project management services to the minerals and related industries. MIRO works in partnership with industry, government, research and service providers to identify, influence, fund, transfer, deliver and communicate information and technology development to address the needs of stakeholders in the sector. MIRO is governed by a Council of senior industry executives and directed with the support of a number of Research Advisory Panels, Executive Committees and experienced industry professionals. As an independent body MIRO is a company limited by guarantee and operates on a ‘not-for profit’ basis. Through its UK Head Office and its network of Project Managers, MIRO 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 works closely with multi-national businesses and SMEs located throughout the world. Through extensive networking and co-ordination activities, MIRO has established a key role in supporting future technological development throughout the minerals industry. Since its formation in 1974, MIRO has established and managed more than 200 major technical R&D projects with a combined value of over £50M. MIRO has demonstrated specific experience in RTD 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.</p> </body>