Background
A Proud History
The Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research at NIER occupies the site of the former BHP Newcastle Technology Centre. The Newcastle Technology Centre (originally Central Research Laboratories) was established in 1957 as an iron and steel research facility. The Centre researched diverse topics across mineral exploration, mining, pyro and hydro metallurgy.
CIMR was established in 2010, and was a founding industry-research collaboration, under the NIER model at the University of Newcastle. CIMR has established itself as a world-class research centre in the area of ironmaking, carrying on the legacy of the BHP Laboratories.
BHP Central Research Laboratories 1957, Source: Celebrating 50 years of Excellence Newcastle Technology Centre, BHP
Contact
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Dr Arash Tahmasebi
Research Associate
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.