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The development of new technology for red mud rehabilitation receives major funding boost

Published on: 8 June 2020

University of Queensland research into the eco-engineering of mine waste to a useful soil has received over $1.2 million in government and industry funding.
Metallurgy, Geometallurgy and artisanal small-scale mining - a conversation with Dr Kate Tungpalan

Published on: 5 June 2020

In 2017 Dr Kate Tungpalan was selected as the Minerals Engineering Journal Editor’s “Rising Star” and it isn’t difficult to understand why. We sat down with Kate, who is now a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the BRC, to talk through the details of her dynamic career.
Integration of JKTech and JKMRC drives innovation in mining and mineral processing

Published on: 4 June 2020

The University of Queensland’s Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and UQ Holding’s technology transfer company JKTech, are integrating their activities under one management structure.
New JKMRC project aims to advance hydrocyclone technology

Published on: 25 May 2020

Improved efficiency and productivity in hydrocyclone separation is the focus of a new research project led by researchers from the Sustainable Minerals Institute’s Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre.
New funding to research the role of independent inquiries in the mining industry

Published on: 12 May 2020

University of Queensland led research into the role and effectiveness of independent inquiries in mining has received over $300,000 from the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Program.The project brings together experts from UQ, the Australia National University (ANU), gold mining company Newmont, and leading international NGO RESOLVE.
Health and safety, particulates and future challenges - a conversation with Professor David Cliff

Published on: 11 May 2020

Professor David Cliff has been with the Sustainable Minerals Institute’s Mineral Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC) for over 19 years, but his work in the field reflects extends far before that.
New Environment Centre Directors to drive innovative research, industry engagement and education

Published on: 11 May 2020

Innovative research, industry engagement and education are all on the agenda for the new Directors of the Sustainable Minerals Institute’s Environment Centres.
SMI Professional Development goes international with new online courses

Published on: 11 May 2020

Mining industry professionals from around the world will now have access to a range of online professional development courses developed and delivered by subject matter experts at The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI).
Newcrest Research Fellow appointed to JKMRC

Published on: 30 April 2020

As part of the five-year partnership agreement between The University of Queensland and Newcrest Mining, Bellson Awatey has been appointed as JKMRC’s Newcrest Research Fellow, with responsibility for coordinating the collaborative projects between the two organisations.
SMI welcomes three new HDR students

Published on: 30 April 2020

Meet Nurassyl Battalgazy, Fitsum Weldegiorgis and Roneel Narayan who commenced with SMI in April.

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