SMI-CSRM’s staff and students have in-depth knowledge of the mining and metals sector, at corporate and operational levels. Our multi-disciplinary orientation, our position within UQ, and our ability to conduct leading edge social science research, sets us apart.

SMI-CSRM works in the world’s major mining regions. We have research engagements throughout the Pacific, in Latin America, Asia, and sub-Saharan countries. In Australia our work has spanned all states and the Northern Territory.

Since 2001, SMI-CSRM has contributed to industry change towards sustainable development through social science research projects, advisory and consulting work, teaching, training and the convening of multi-stakeholder dialogue processes.

   What we do

CSRM is committed to building capacity among a diverse range of stakeholder groups to support responsible resource development. There are a number of ways to learn with us, including postgraduate study, professional development, and other pathways to knowledge transfer.

We are a multi-disciplinary group of anthropologists, sociologists, political scientists, economists, engineers, development and natural resource specialists. SMI-CSRM’s staff and students are supported by an active network of Adjunct Professors, and honorary and industry fellows. 

   Who we are