Ann: Presentation at GMUSG Conference, page-40

Looks like investigator is involved to some degree.
http://detcrc.com.au/sponsors/affiliates/

Affiliates
Smaller exploration companies (‘juniors’), mineral exploration service providers and geological surveys are entitled to become Affiliates of the DET CRC at low cost ($10,000 per annum). Contributions may qualify for a tax offset under the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Incentive Scheme. Affiliates play a crucial role in the organisation by broadening the experience and expertise base and providing valuable input on project scoping and monitoring.

Service provider Affiliates will play a key role in commercialising DET CRC research outcomes and making them, in due course, accessible to explorers.

The DET CRC Affiliates program is administered by:




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Geological Survey Affiliates