The Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry conducts research towards achieving sustainable water management in the mining industry
SMI-CWiMI aims to be recognised as a leading research centre for supporting sustainable management of water in the minerals and energy industries
Founded in 2004, SMI’s Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry (SMI-CWiMI) conducts research to achieve sustainable water management in mining and gas projects and regions. We contribute to solving a range of problems covering engineering, environmental and social challenges of water management. We engage with a wide range of research organisations and water stakeholders in Australia and internationally. We are funded principally by regional and national governments, and selected mining and gas companies who are committed to sustainability performance.
The water related challenges that the mining and gas industries face span operational, social and environmental considerations. SMI-CWiMI’s research falls within four themes to address these considerations.
Explore our Expertise
SMI-CWiMI engages with a wide range of research organisations and water stakeholders in Australia and internationally.
Where we work
We engage with a wide range of research organisations and water stakeholders in Australia and internationally.
SMI-CWiMI academics are available as potential supervisors for those contemplating a research higher degree specialising in water in resource extraction.
Learn with us
We are a multi-disciplinary group of hydrologists, environmental scientists, ecohydrologists, water resources modeller.
General Enquiries
Phone: +61 7 3346 4003
Fax: +61 7 3346 4056
Email: smi.environment@uq.edu.au
Email: smi.environment@uq.edu.au
Postal Address
Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI)
Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry (CWiMI)
Level 4, Sir James Foots Building (No. 47A)
Cnr College Rd & Staff House Rd
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Qld 4072
AUSTRALIA
Cnr College Rd & Staff House Rd
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Qld 4072
AUSTRALIA
Director
Associate Professor Glen Corder
Environment Centres Acting Director
g.corder@uq.edu.au
Location
Level 4, Sir James Foots Building (47A)
Cnr College Rd & Staff House Rd
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD 4072