Innovation in the minerals industry: Australia in a global context

The pattern of innovation in the global minerals industry is changing as the industry becomes increasingly globalised. In this paper, we look at the structure of innovation in the industry and the drivers of change. We first consider the broad international trends and then examine these more closely...

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Published in:Resources policy 2006-09, Vol.31 (3), p.137-145
Main Authors: Upstill, Garrett, Hall, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Global minerals industry
Innovation
Minerals
Mining
Productivity
Research and development
Technology
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Summary:The pattern of innovation in the global minerals industry is changing as the industry becomes increasingly globalised. In this paper, we look at the structure of innovation in the industry and the drivers of change. We first consider the broad international trends and then examine these more closely with special reference to the Australian industry. Issues addressed include the apparent decline in corporate research and development spending, changing patterns in research collaboration and outsourcing, and the uptake of information and communication technologies in the industry. We also look at the potential implications of these trends for step-change technological developments and at the role of technological innovation in the future development of the industry.
ISSN:0301-4207
1873-7641
DOI:10.1016/j.resourpol.2006.12.002