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Emerging mining hotspots will increase pressure on communities and the environment

Published on: 25 September 2020

Growing demand for metals necessary for the transition to a low carbon future could create high-risk mining ‘hotspots’ that will put pressure on communities and environments.
New research presents pathway for global transition away from coal

Published on: 26 March 2020

University of Queensland researchers have presented a realistic pathway for the world’s transition away from coal using a framework which, country by country, identifies contradictions and constraints in national efforts.
Social Aspects of Mine Closure Research Consortium: first six project reports published

Published on: 23 March 2020

The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute has published the first six project reports of the Social Aspects of Mine Closure Research Consortium.
Assoc Prof Nick Bainton on ABC Radio - Potential human rights impacts of PNG gas project

Published on: 21 May 2019

Assoc Professor Nick Bainton co-wrote the first publicly available Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) for a proposed gas project in Papua New Guinea. He and co-author Nora Gotzmann discuss the impacts of the report.
Consortium tackles challenges faced by communities affected by mine closure

Published on: 13 May 2019

University of Queensland researchers and a number of leading mining companies have formed a three-year consortium to research effective mine closure strategies.