Researchers from The University of Queensland have found that as much as 80% of the Pacific region’s sand and aggregate (used to build houses, roads, bridges, and to protect coastlines from the impacts of climate change) come from Fiji – at great cost for some of Fiji’s rivers.
Health and safety researchers at The University of Queensland have found that low-temperature rocks in an underground mine could be used to cool the deeper tunnels – potentially saving lives in the future.
The SMI Next Generation HDR Student Conference aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, networking, and industry engagement within the SMI and EAIT HDR student communities doing research related to the minerals industry.
The SMI Next Generation HDR Student Conference aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, networking, and industry engagement within the SMI and EAIT HDR student communities doing research related to the minerals industry.
The Resourcing Decarbonisation Showcase at The University of Queensland’s Brisbane City campus in February highlighted projects from Resourcing Decarbonisation (RD), a UQ Strategic Program focused on the innovation needed to responsibly meet global Net Zero targets.
A small-scale fluidised bed flotation device with the potential to predict industrial-scale performance is entering the final stages of testing with the delivery of 7 prototypes to industry.
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.
