A number of generic benefits will accrue to the companies that sponsor this program.

Access to a broad range of research outcomes, which are specific to each sub- program of the project (detailed outcomes of each sub-program are specified in the proposal.

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Sponsors inspection of initial FCTR installation at
Western Platinum, Lonmin
Technical summary reports on the findings of all research programs within the project regardless of the level of sponsorship.
Royalty free access to, and use of, the design and optimisation tools and any products developed by the project.
Involvement in discussions with other sponsors on technical problems, and the sharing of relevant information and solutions.
Arranged visits to sponsor sites by research personnel and sponsor groups.
Workshops, seminars and other technology transfer exercises.
Involvement in a multi-disciplined research program with multi-national sponsorship base and multi-national research collaboration.
Development and maintenance of a critical mass of research infrastructure in mineral processing internationally. Access to experienced research staff for ad hoc advice and assistance in a range of technical areas.
A source of well qualified and trained students for the industry's workforce internationally.
Discounts on commercialised products of research.
Extremely high leverage of each sponsors' research funding investment.
Further education and training for company engineers.
A specific array of benefits can be developed for each sponsor based on the level of involvement in the project. The more active involvement of sponsors - contribution of equipment, data, access to sites and active discussions will enable a more clearly defined level of benefits.