THE CSIRO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Geological Survey (CGS) which will assist Australian geological technologies entering or planning to enter the Chinese market.
CGS is a non-profit government owned organisation research institution involved in remote sensing research and applications, which reports directly to the Chinese Ministry of Land and Resources.
The CSIRO says the arrangement will also help further secure China as Australia’s leading resource partner.
Joint projects following the signing of the MoU will initially focus on spectral sensing for minerals exploration and environmental monitoring.
As the relationship develops, collaborative work will expand to include additional exploration technologies including geophysical and geochemical methods and mineral system targeting.
CSIRO Exploration & Mining Chief Dr Mike McWilliams signed the MoU for CSIRO in a short ceremony at the Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies in Western Brisbane in September 2009.
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