1991 - 2000
Mining3 (CMTE Dev Ltd.) was established and supported under the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centre’s Program in 1991. It brought together, for the first time, Australian and international leading mining organisations in a cooperative effort to develop innovative mining and processing techniques as well as supporting equipment for the industry.
2001 - 2005
Commercialised Technology:
Tight-Radius Drilling (TRD) (2005)
Pegasys Dragline Monitor (2005)
Spinoff Companies Established:
Odyssey Technology Pty Ltd (2000)
Geomole (2000-2001)
UniDig1 (2001)
CBMI (2001)
Mine Gas Capture (2001)
UCOM3 (2002)
UniDig (2002)
Acumine (2002)
Awards Won:
CRC Association: Technology Transfer Award (2001)
CRC Association: Excellence in Innovation Award (2004)
CMTE Dev Ltd rebranded to CRC Mining (2003)
2006 - 2010
Commercialised Technology:
Oscillating Disc Cutter (ODC) (2006)
Borehole Radar (BHR) (2006)
Acumine Collision Avoidance Safety System (4CAST) (2008)
HaulCheck (2008)
OreCheck (2008)
Track Shield (2008)
Spinoff Companies Established:
EzyMine (2006)
MineWare (2006)
EdanSmartTech (2008)
EdanSafe (2009)
Deployed Technology:
Acumine Collision Avoidance Safety System (4CAST) deployed at Codelco (Chile) (2010)
2011 - 2015
Commercialised Technology:
Cave Monitoring System/Cave Tracker (2012)
Automated Drill String Position Survey (2015)
Smart Cap (2015)
Awards Won:
CRC Association: Excellence in Innovation Award (2011)
2016 - 2020
CRC Mining rebranded to Mining3 (2016)
Deployed Technology:
Uncrushables (tramp metal detection) - mine site trial (2017)
PDS Toolkit Launched (2020)
Consortium Established:
CaveMining2040 Horizon 1 (2018)
Hydra (2019)
Awards Won:
Queensland Mining Awards: Mets Ignited Collaboration Award
2021 - 2025
Mining3 is ISO45001 Certified (2021)
Deployed Technology:
Testing of hydrogen fuel cell tech in Atacama Desert (2021)
Autonomous sensor trial at a mine site (2023)
Remote Borehole Sensor trial at Lihir Mine, PNG (2024)
Vehicle TCO & Simulation Tool (2025)
Commercialised Technology:
FFT/AVA - DAS Conveyor Monitoring (2022)
Improved Explosive Composition (2024)
Ideon - S3 Beacon Technology (Remote Borehole Sensing) (2025)
Consortium Established:
HidroHaul (2024
CaveMining2040 Horizon 2 (2025)
2026
Catch4 Phase 1 Delivered.
Consortium Established:
Critical Metals for Critical Industries Collaborative Research Centre (CMCI CRC)
Hypack
A 35-year legacy
Mining3 has evolved through decades of research, collaboration and industry-led problem solving. Our timeline reflects the ideas, partnerships and technologies that have shaped who we are today and continue to guide what comes next.
A 35-year legacy
Mining3 has evolved through decades of research, collaboration and industry-led problem solving. Our timeline reflects the ideas, partnerships and technologies that have shaped who we are today and continue to guide what comes next.
About Us
Today, Mining3 is a world-leading, industry-funded, not-for-profit members organisation working across the mining value chain to address complex industry challenges.
Through collaboration with industry, research and government, Mining3 helps define priority challenges, shape practical pathways and support the development of technologies with real-world application.
With more than 30 years of industry experience, Mining3 brings together a global network of researchers, members, technology partners and specialist expertise. This network allows us to connect the right people, knowledge and perspectives around the problems that matter most.
Our work is grounded in industry need and focused on outcomes. From early-stage ideas through to commercialisation, Mining3 helps unlock opportunities that improve productivity, sustainability and safety across the sector.
Our Values
PASSION
At Mining3, we are fueled by passion. It is an excitable curiosity that drives us to explore, experiment, and push boundaries. It is the joy of doing the work for its own sake, the satisfaction of solving complex problems, and the thrill of discovering something new. Passion keeps us moving forward even when challenges are tough, and it thrives in collaboration with like-minded teammates who share in the journey. By nurturing this energy, we create work that is not only innovative and impactful, but deeply rewarding for everyone involved.
AGILITY
Agility is a core advantage in a constantly evolving industry landscape. Our agility allows us to remain open-minded and curious, always seeking new information and perspectives. Agility for us is not just speed, it is the ability to explore new ways of acquiring and applying knowledge, embracing experimentation and creative play. It is this combination of flexibility, curiosity and inventiveness that allows Mining3 to respond to change, uncover opportunities and stay ahead in a complex, dynamic environment.
EXPERIENCE
At Mining3, experience is more than years on the clock, it is the depth and diversity of thought, shaped by a broad range of challenges, environments, and perspectives. We cultivate this experience within our teams by exposing them to varied projects, disciplines and ways of thinking, ensuring they continually grow and adapt. Equally, we share this experience with our clients, guiding them through complex problems with insight, perspective and practical wisdom. Experience at Mining3 is not just accumulated knowledge; it is a dynamic, living resource that drives innovation, shapes strategy and creates meaningful impact.
5
Countries
9
Cities
42
Team Members
30+
Years Experience
Our Global Footprint
Mining3 has a global footprint, with locations across Australia, Chile, Switzerland, China and South Africa. This international presence allows Mining3 to stay closely connected to the needs of different mining regions, markets and operating environments. By working across borders, Mining3 brings together diverse perspectives, technical expertise and industry insight to support solutions that are globally relevant and practically grounded.