The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining's (CSRM) staff and students have in-depth expert knowledge of the extractives sector, in particular the mining sector.
They have connections across different disciplines in the Sustainable Minerals Institute and The University of Queensland (UQ) and examine issues within a broader context.
The Centre's multi-disciplinary orientation, position within UQ, and ability to conduct leading edge social science research, is what sets CSRM apart in the education and extractives sector.
4. Development
Mining’s role in human and economic development is the subject of intense debate. Can the industry contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Are so-called development enclaves sustainable, or indeed scalable? Do the benefits to the nation outweigh the costs to local people and the environment? What is a fair trade-off? How should mining companies and governments be thinking about these questions?
CSRM is involved in examining some of the mining industry’s most difficult development dilemmas both internationally and in Australia. The Centre’s researchers are engaged in facilitating change at global, national, regional and community levels.