Professional Development

Designed by leading academics and industry experts to connect you with the latest research and best practice for the minerals and resources sector

The Sustainable Minerals Institute delivers a range of professional development options for the resources sector to increase specialist knowledge and skills.

We offer courses and masterclasses led by experts who will connect you with the latest research and best practice in health and safety, governance and leadership, social performance, mine site environmental management, and geology, mining and metallurgy.

See the range of course discipline areas available below.

Upcoming courses

Indigenous Cultural Heritage Management in the Australian Resources Sector

Learn how to manage Indigenous cultural heritage effectively and respectfully in Australian mining operations.

Date: 2 October –12 November 2023
Delivery: online

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Introduction to Geometallurgy

Gain an understanding of geometallurgy and the value of orebody knowledge for integrated mining systems.

Date: 9–23 October 2023
Delivery: online

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Risk and Critical Control Management

Update your understanding of risk management and critical control systems with insights from the latest applied research.

Date: 10 October–3 December 2023
Delivery: online

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G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (Parkes)

Gain practical and effective risk management training for people in the resources sector. 

Date: 17–20 October
Delivery: in-person
Location: Parkes, NSW

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Foundations of Mine Closure and Sustainable Transitions

Understand the complexity of mine closure for all stakeholders.

Date: 23 October 2023 – 11 February 2024
Delivery: online

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G7: Mine Occupational Health and Safety Management

Recognise generic mine occupational health and safety hazards and understand the impact they may have if they are not properly managed. 

Date: 6–9 November 2023
Delivery: in-person
Location: UQ St Lucia, QLD

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G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (St Lucia)

Gain practical and effective risk management training for people in the resources sector. 

Date: 14–17 November
Delivery: in-person
Location: UQ St Lucia, QLD

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G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (Singleton)

Gain practical and effective risk management training for people in the resources sector. 

Date: 24–24 November
Delivery: in-person
Location: Singleton, NSW

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Creating and Sustaining a Healthy Workplace

Create and maintain a healthy workplace with the latest insights and tools.

Date: start anytime
Delivery: online

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Achieving Environmental Effectiveness

Achieve environmental effectiveness at your mine site with the latest environmental management advice. 

Date: start anytime
Delivery: online

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Water Stewardship

Understand water management in the minerals sector for positive post-mining outcomes.

Date: 2024
Delivery: online

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