This seminar will explore the complex relationship between mine closure practices and Indigenous land rights, advocating for a culturally sensitive approach that goes beyond environmental and economic considerations.
We had the privilege of spending the week in Roebourne for rehearsals, to attend the prison performance and the final community concert at the invitation of Big hART (arts and social change organization) and the local Indigenous members of their board. The aim of the visit was to start building relationships with First Nations artists as we undertake our research project Resourceful Acts Cultural Livelihoods on Resource Extraction Frontiers.
The attractive work program aims to provide industry with evidence-based guidance on how to design human-centred mining work that is attractive, healthy, safe, and productive for a maximally diverse workforce.
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?
This presentation explores an experimental approach to mine closure planning and community participation that foregrounds the dialogue between technical and legal approaches to the mine and the knowledge and values of affected Indigenous communities.
The Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry's Environmental Geochemistry develops innovative tools for understanding and predicting geochemical processes, which underpin sustainable management of waste rock dumps, mineral processing tailings and final voids.
The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining's Mine Closure Hub is a virtual space that provides information about mine closure and post-mining transition that’s relevant for host communities and other stakeholders.
