54% of projects extracting
clean energy minerals overlap
with Indigenous lands, research reveals
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.
Research Centres
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.
General enquiries
Student enquiries
Email the HDR team if you would like to enquire about studying at SMI.
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