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.
5. Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage is fundamental to community identity and the landscapes where resource extraction occurs. Resource extraction has the potential to transform different forms of tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
While various international safeguards exist to protect cultural heritage, extractive companies often struggle to implement these standards. There exists great potential among extractive companies to strengthen, promote, and enhance cultural heritage in the areas where they work; and this can be critical for social stability.
CSRM conducts leading research and applied work on cultural heritage management, providing policy advice and practical guidance for communities, companies and governments.