Welcome to the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI)
A world-leading research institute committed to developing the transformative people, technologies and approaches to address global sustainability challenges through the responsible supply of mineral resources.
Strategic programs
21st century society requires increasing supplies of metals and minerals to address population growth, energy, food and water security, poverty reduction and escalating inequity. At the Sustainable Minerals Institute we are leveraging off the expertise in our research centres and across other areas of the University to deliver solutions to the sustainability challenges, and ensure the future supply of raw materials.
The Sustainable Minerals Institute is made up of six research centres, an international centre of excellence and the technology transfer company JKTech. Each centre is committed to delivering sustainable resource development and training the next generation of industry and community leaders.
Acknowledgement of Country
SMI acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates.
We pay our respects to their Ancestors and descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.
General enquiries
For general enquiries contact:
Student enquiries
If you would like to enquire about studying at SMI please contact our HDR Team
Staff Resources
SMI Reconciliation Action Plan
Stay up to date
Hear from us quarterly on creating change in the resources industry through land rehabilitation, social responsibility, safety and health, geometallurgy, water, geology and mineral processing.
