{"id":622,"date":"2023-11-16T04:30:22","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T04:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/material.eng.usm.my\/strategicminerals\/?page_id=622"},"modified":"2024-06-27T15:38:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T07:38:36","slug":"about-us-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/material.eng.usm.my\/strategicminerals\/?page_id=622","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-mono-4-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c04e92c2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xxlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xxlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-border-color has-mono-3-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-314015f6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-30be4402 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-superbfont-large-font-size\">About Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d598ad9d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Welcome to the Strategic Minerals Niche at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), where we bring together a dynamic group of experts specializing in geology\/exploration, mining, physical mineral processing, chemical mineral extraction, and environmental\/circular economy studies. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary approach sets us apart, allowing us to address the challenges and opportunities within the realm of strategic minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">At USM&#8217;s Strategic Minerals Niche, our collaborative efforts aim to bridge the gap between academic research and industry needs. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability, we strive to make meaningful contributions to the field of strategic minerals. Join us in exploring the vast potential of these essential resources while fostering responsible practices that benefit both society and the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-border-color has-mono-3-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-314015f6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-30be4402 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d598ad9d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-superbfont-large-font-size\">Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To advance the responsible exploration, extraction, and utilization of strategic minerals through cutting-edge research, sustainable practices, education, and collaborative partnerships, ensuring a balanced and sustainable contribution to society, industry, and the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-border-color has-mono-3-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-314015f6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" 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