News

Ipswich sinkhole may grow, mining expert fears; authorities investigate cause

Published on: 3 August 2016

A sinkhole that opened up in a couple's backyard in Ipswich, west of Brisbane, could become much bigger, a mining expert says.
Appointment of SMI Director

Published on: 1 August 2016

On Wednesday 20 July, it was announced that Dr Neville Plint has been appointed Director of the Sustainable Minerals Institute following an international search that generated interest from a very strong field.
Africa Fellowship Awardees highlight important lessons learnt

Published on: 28 July 2016
Innovation Driving More Sustainable Mining

Published on: 22 June 2016

It is not all doom and gloom in mining. With innovation and sustainability opening up new hope for the industry writes professor chris moran. Director sustainable minerals institute
Qld develops new approach to risk management

Published on: 22 June 2016

A QUEENSLAND University professor who assisted in the Pike River disaster inquiry, Dr David Cliff, is developing an innovative template model to co-ordinate the control of coal mine safety hazards.
Why Agreements Matter Launch a Success

Published on: 6 May 2016

Today the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) hosted the launch of Rio Tinto's "Why Agreements Matter" guide.
UQ ranks at number one in Australia in Mineral Resources and Mining Engineering (10th globally).

Published on: 24 March 2016

The University of Queensland is number one in Australia in two subject areas and among the world’s top 20 in four, a global review published today confirms.
The University of Queensland and Human Rights Think Tank Announce Partnership

Published on: 14 March 2016

The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) have forged closer ties, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the extractives sector and human rights.
SMI welcomes philanthropic gift

Published on: 5 February 2016

The Japan Coal Development Australia Pty Ltd (JCDA) has made a philanthropic gift in support of research conducted by two SMI PhD students valued at $5000 each.
Metal farming research gets ARC funding boost

Published on: 4 November 2015

SMI research into hyperaccumulator plants – plants that concentrate metals in their leaves and sap – has been given a boost with a $367,000 Australian Research Grant.