Research

Breath of Life: UQ's Professor David Cliff is working to help stop deadly black lung disease before it begins

Published on: 15 September 2017

Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP), or black lung, is a potentially fatal, irreversible lung disease caused by breathing in coal mine dust.

Social performance – a new professional discipline

Published on: 29 August 2017

It is vital for mining companies to understand ‘social performance’ and how it affects their business

CSRM release report on resettlement, law and regulation.

Published on: 22 August 2017

New report: Comparative analysis of legal and regulatory frameworks for resettlement in the global mining industry

Social Aspects of Mine Closure

CSRM release report on sustainability standards

Published on: 10 August 2017

This report presents findings of an applied research project looking into the interoperability of sustainability initiatives relevant to mining and metals supply chains.

Building Capacities in Mining Sector Governance in Niger

Published on: 13 June 2017

SMI through the Minerals and Energy for Development Alliance (MEfDA) partnership with University of Western Australia (UWA) has been commissioned byDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to support mining sector governance in Niger from 2017 to 2018.

Africa Fellowship Awardees highlight important lessons learnt

Published on: 28 July 2016

Prof. Robin Burgess-Limerick presents at the Musculoskeletal Disorders Symposium

Published on: 21 July 2017

Professor Robin Burgess-Limerick was a keynote speaker at the second Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) Symposium.