Banksia Minerals Processing

Our Chief Scientist James Vaughan is on the ground in Phoenix this week at Copper 2025 the international extraction technologies conference held every 3 years. He is looking forward to catching up with our industry partners and introducing the Banksia technology to a wider audience. Come and say hi at the poster sessions if you are at the event. #copper2025 #extraction2025 #copper #researchcommercialisation #innovation Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer

We are developing a new copper refining technology with Banksia Minerals Processing , see a recent article below. I will be at the Extraction2025 conference in Phoenix this week if you want to catch up in person. https://lnkd.in/gay4qtxY

Team Banksia was pleased to kick off our partnership with ARM Hub today at their facility in Northgate. We will be exploring the supply and manufacturing options for our electrochemical cell ahead of our planned pilot project, and testing our prototypes with their robots like this one! Thanks Troy Cordie and Michael Hunter for your hospitality and Michael Drew Wallis from ProMech and James Vaughan from UQ for joining the kick off along with Banksia reps Amanda Jones and Leigh Staines. #localmanufacturing #supplychain #collaboration #teamwork #researchanddevelopment #innovation

Introducing Banksia Minerals Processing, the first of six incredible start ups selected to present at the sixth annual Innovation Bay x Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Renewables Startup Showcase 👏🤩🚀 Founded in August 2024 by former Rio Tinto executive Leigh Staines, Banksia is commercialising IndooCu, a breakthrough copper-production technology from the University of Queensland’s Hydrometallurgy Lab. Developed by Professor James Vaughan, the system enables smooth copper electrowinning from a chloride leach, overcoming a decades-long industry challenge. The process allows full copper recovery from complex ores, avoids harmful smelting emissions, and supports low-energy, decarbonised production. Banksia is advancing plans for a pilot demonstration in 2026 with industry partners to validate the technology for commercial deployment by 2030. Join us at the showcase on Tuesday 25 November in Melbourne to hear from Banksia and 5 other groundbreaking innovators that are shaping the future of clean energy, solar and beyond. Tickets are selling fast 🏃♂️➡️ Secure yours now so you don't miss out 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gPJjbkmV Details: 🗓️ When: Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 5:00 PM 📍 Where: Sanders Place, Richmond VIC 🎟️ Tickets: Available now 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gPJjbkmV

The Innovation Bay and Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) 2025 Renewables Startup Showcase is only weeks away and we're thrilled to announce the six selected start-ups who will be featured at this years showcase on Tuesday 25 November. A massive congratulations to the selected presenting startups: 💡 Algenie: A Melbourne biotech using microalgae to create natural biofertilisers and bioproducts that boost yields and decarbonise agriculture. 💡 Banksia Minerals Processing: Developing breakthrough copper-production technology from the University of Queensland, enabling cleaner, low-energy extraction and backed by ARENA support. 💡Factor Energy: An API-first SaaS platform automating complex energy pricing, enabling fast, accurate quotes for retailers and aggregators across diverse energy products. 💡 Good Heat: Delivers zero-carbon industrial heat using advanced heat batteries and smart energy management, replacing fossil-fuel boilers with renewable, emission-free systems. 💡 Stralis Aircraft (YC W23): Are developing hydrogen-electric propulsion systems that enable cleaner, longer-range flight, with Australia’s first hydrogen-powered aircraft set to fly in 2026. 💡 TOTEX ENERGY: Delivers an AI-powered home energy system combining heating, cooling, storage, and EV charging to cut costs and carbon emissions.   Join 100+ of the country’s leading angel investors, Venture Capital, Private Equity and Corporate Venture Capital community on Tuesday 25 November to hear from some of the most exciting renewable energy and climate tech start-ups, creating the connections to supercharge future growth. 🔗 Secure your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/gPJjbkmV

What a nice surprise for the morning to be recognised with a group of people all taking the road less travelled. Very on point commentary from Sian Priest about the difference between software and deep tech start ups, both equally important but on very different time scales. Break through technology developed by researchers like my co-founder James Vaughan require industry and investment partners in order to take these opportunities from the lab to the field. Thanks Brent Watts for the heads up on this article! Not sure I quite fit the ‘young’ title anymore but I’ll happily take it while I can :) #innovation #deeptech #researchcommercialisation #trailblazing https://lnkd.in/gzjs3j_g

It’s great to have the Banksia research team all back in the lab this week! A reminder that behind every technology development there are people transferring the science from theory into reality. James Vaughan David Mann Vitor Loureiro Amanda Jones Jesse Dando Lachlan Campbell Wenqi Hao #teamwork #innovation #technologydevelopment #copper #energytransition #researchcollaboration Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer

Copper is not just critical to our modern lifestyle, it’s also at a critical juncture for supply to meet demand. Learn more about how Banksia is on a mission to unlock known resources to support the supply chain and improve the sustainability of copper production towards a safer, cleaner and cheaper processing method. Our Managing Director Leigh Staines gave a keynote address for the Resourcing the World theme at this years Tech23 DeepTech Showcase. Aimed at a general audience this short talk covers why “copper is not just a mining story, it’s part of every story”. Banksia - Redefining the Future of Copper Production Thank you to Cicada Innovations and Sian Priest for recording abd sharing this talk. #copper #criticalminerals #energytransition #technologydevelopment #innovation #deeptech https://lnkd.in/gEyiixcd