Welcome
WASM is widely recognised for practical and applied mining research that's firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally.
Research at Applied Geology
Applied Geology is regularly ranked in the top five geoscience research institutions in Australia based on the impact of our research, which is supported by world-class facilities and equipment, and funded from a range of government and industry grants.
Research at Exploration Geophysics
Our academic staff and postgraduate students are continuously involved in frontier scientific research in the field of Exploration Geophysics. We are involved in emerging technologies relating to geophysical data acquisition, instrumentation and advanced software modelling.
Research at Metallurgical and Minerals Engineering 
Metallurgy research at WASM covers the main areas of mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and pyrometallurgy. The department has a growing group of postgraduate researches at the Kalgoorlie campus where Gold and Nickel research is emphasised.
Research at Mining Engineering
WASM Mining Engineering Department has a long history of recognition as the leader in applied mining research. The department has worldwide recognised research teams and facilities within the area of Rock Mechanics, Mine Road Design and Management, Mine Planning and Design, Remote Inspection and Surveying at the Kalgoorlie Campus.
Research at Spatial Science
The Department of Spatial Sciences is an acknowledged leader for research of international significance in the areas of geodesy, laser scanning and digital imaging, geographic information science (GIScience) and remote sensing and has a number of internationally experienced staff with a range of expertise in these and other areas.
