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As global demand for minerals continues to grow, the sector must balance productivity and resource security with the need to reduce environmental impacts, strengthen climate resilience and deliver positive outcomes for communities. The Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) brings together technical, environmental, social, governance and health and safety expertise to support this transformation.

For 25 years, SMI has combined research, education and collaboration to support a more sustainable, responsible and resilient resources sector. Working with industry, governments, communities and researchers, we develop the knowledge, capability and leadership needed to drive positive change across the global resources sector.

Explore how SMI delivers impact through research, professional development and higher degrees by research.

Research

Working to have a positive impact on global mining and sustainability challenges

Professional Development

Building workforce capability across industry, government and civil society through research-informed education and training

Study

Developing future researchers, industry professionals and leaders through higher degrees by research

A connected approach

As the world's largest co-located minerals and resources interdisciplinary research institute, SMI combines the strengths of seven specialist research centres, SMI Chile and JKTech to connect research, industry and practice across the global mining and resources sector.

Our Higher Degree by Research students bring fresh ideas and perspectives to SMI's research community, while our professional development programs create ongoing dialogue with industry. This exchange of knowledge and experience informs future research, strengthens workforce capability and ensures our work remains relevant to industry needs.

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Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining - addressing the complex environmental and water challenges that arise throughout the mining lifecycle — from mineral discovery through to closure.
Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining - addressing some of the most pressing social and political challenges surrounding the global extractives industry.
Global Centre for Mineral Security - delivering research, education and technical assistance on the sufficient and affordable access by all people to the minerals necessary for human development.
Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre - developing practical solutions and innovative applied research in mineral processing and geometallurgy.

Leading for High Reliability Centre - providing industry with the knowledge, skills, and tools to create and sustain high reliability organisations.
Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre - creating safer, healthier, and more rewarding workplaces for all.
WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre - supporting sustainable and responsible mineral production by maximising the value of geoscientific data across the value chain.
SMI Chile - advancing research, innovation and capability across the mining industry in Chile and the region.

SMI works closely with JKTech, an independent, UQ-owned company that provides consulting, technical services, professional development, software and products to the global mining industry. Strong connections between JKTech and SMI support links between research, education and industry practice.

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