Global Centre for Mineral Security News

A sustainable mining startup backed by University of Queensland researchers has been recognised among a handful of top global innovators by the World Economic Forum.

For the second year in a row, Sustainable Minerals Institute Research Fellow Juliana Segura-Salazar has won funding from Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) to advance research into using ore-sand to reduce and prevent mine waste and help alleviate pressure on natural sand supplies that are being depleted far faster than they can be replenished.

Professor Daniel Franks, Director of the Global Centre for Mineral Security explains how using ore sands could reduce mining waste and help tackle the sand crisis.

To help foster an exchange of mining governance knowledge, 25 participants from across 20 countries took part in the Australia Awards Africa ‘Mining Governance’ short course.

Sand is the world's second most-used commodity and now Indonesia is lifting their 20-year sea sand ban. GCMS PhD candidates offer an analysis in a piece for The Conversation.

Research underway at UQ is investigating whether a new type of sand made from unused materials at mine sites could be a more sustainable alternative.

The Sustainable Minerals Institute’s Professor Daniel Franks has been awarded $1.2 million as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme.

The University of Queensland delivered a 3-month program for African leaders, combining online learning with a visit to Australia.

A University of Queensland project is spearheading a global initiative towards responsible supply chains for sand and silicate with the backing of the OECD and Roca Group.

The team behind the Delve Exchange have been recognised with a gold award for Educational Excellence at the 2023 Global Good Awards.