Partnership and collaboration

Sand is one of the most mined materials on the planet and a critical part of most modern construction. 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

But what if we could use a new type of sand made from unused materials at mining sites to create a more sustainable alternative?

A new partnership between the Queensland Government and UQ's Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) will help unlock the potential of the state’s burgeoning critical minerals industry.

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 Sustainable Minerals Institute’s International Centre of Excellence in Chile (SMI-ICE-Chile) has committed to long term collaboration in research and innovation, to develop sustainable mining practices and train the future workforce.

A virtual atlas offering unprecedented insights into Australia’s mine waste sites has been released after geoscientists from across the country, including The University of Queensland (UQ), joined forces for a nationwide, collaborative project.

A new program launched by The University of Queensland (UQ) will provide an authoritative accounting of how much metal is needed for the energy transition, where it will come from, and what needs to be done to sustainably supply it.

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

The ‘lithium triangle’ houses nearly 60% of the world’s lithium resources, and because of its use in clean energy technologies (like EV batteries), the region is experiencing a significant increase in global demand. However, lithium extraction in South America often occurs in ecologically sensitive high-altitude salt flats, often on ancestral Indigenous territories, adjacent to Indigenous or rural communities.

Fiji’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations H.E. Dr. Satyendra Prasad announced the launch of the Blue Concrete Initiative at a side event of the COP 27 climate summit.