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.
6. Resettlement
CSRM is the leading research institution worldwide for mining and resettlement issues.
The team led a flagship Mining, Resettlement and Livelihoods Consortium with funding from The University of Queensland and five industry partners to examine the causes and patterns of mining induced displacement, and to understand how financers, governments, companies and local communities could contribute to improving safeguards for affected people.
The team is also invested in key international collaborations, including with the International Network on Displacement Network (INDR).