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First Nations voice and visibility in mine site transitions and closure

Published on: 9 February 2022

Building international connections, sharing knowledge and informing mine closure governance were the key outcomes from an Indigenous Exchange Forum that brought together 40 First Nations representatives and affiliated researchers from Australia, Canada and Aotearoa (NZ) who have major mines on their lands.
What will a mining-fueled energy transition mean for the Pacific Islands?

Published on: 30 November 2021

As demand for critical metals grows, the impact of increased mining on Pacific Islands nations with critical deposits is to be explored in a new international research project.
Building connections between First Nations peoples who have major mines on their lands

Published on: 17 November 2021

Over 40 First Nations representatives from Australia, Canada and Aotearoa (NZ) have participated in an Indigenous Exchange Forum - the culmination of 12 months of collaborative research with First Nations groups whose customary lands have been impacted by mining.
UQ working to ensure a secure future for communities affected by resource development

Published on: 15 November 2021

The University of Queensland’s Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) is one of four partners on a new $10 million project to improve the governance of natural resources.
Multilingual social performance course flexes SMI’s professional development capabilities

Published on: 5 November 2021

Researchers and teaching staff from the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) have developed and delivered a multilingual social performance course designed for staff at operations across the Americas.