Collaboration is at the heart of SMI’s activities, and the Institute currently has partnership agreements with over 100 organisations. SMI undertakes research with industry, governments, civil society, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and inter-governmental organisations.
We have a strong focus on research translation and impact through commercialisation, contract and grant-based research, consulting and a growing number of public and bespoke professional development courses.
More SMI partnerships and collaborations
Research partnership highlights:
5. South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute (SGUMMI)
South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute (SGUMMI): based at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, SGUMMI delivers immersive, expert-led courses designed to close the global skills gap in underground mass mining. The Institute was founded by Rio Tinto in partnership with The University of Queensland.