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toxic tailings from mining

Bacteria-driven remediation of iron ore tailings

Billions of tonnes of iron ore tailings are generated each year from the mining industry. Converting these toxic tailings into soil-like materials which can develop and sustain plant and microbial communities is critical for mine site remediation and improved environmental outcomes.

Working at ANSTO

Working at ANSTO

ANSTO offers a diverse range of career opportunities within science, engineering, corporate services and trade disciplines.

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Radiation Monitoring

ANSTO continually monitors environmental gamma radiation from a station located in Engadine NSW. ANSTO uses environmental radiation data to evaluate atmospheric dispersion from its site. This radiation is almost completely natural background radiation.

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OPAL 2024 Shutdown

ANSTO's OPAL reactor is one of the world's most advanced and reliable research reactors today. To ensure we can continue operating OPAL safely and reliably and maximise utilisation, ANSTO must regularly carry out maintenance and upgrades.

Window into the cell

Access to a ‘window into the cell’ with University of Wollongong cryogenic electron microscope at ANSTO.

Karina Meredith
Director of the new Environment Research and Technology Group

Role at ANSTO

Dr Karina Meredith was appointed Director of the new Research and Technology Group for Environment effective 15 January 2024. 

What's new in nuclear power technologies

It's ANSTO's role to keep Australia across the very latest developments in nuclear science and technology from around the world. Part of this responsibility is keeping us abreast of the latest developments in nuclear power technologies.

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