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 high-impact professional development programs that build capability across industry, government and civil society.
SMI’s courses and masterclasses are grounded in cutting-edge research and developed by leading academics and industry experts. They are designed to be practical, interactive and immediately applicable to real-world challenges.
SMI works with government, industry and civil society organisations in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia to deliver:
- Public courses
- Train-the-trainer programs
- Bespoke training to meet specific organisational goals and needs
SMI at a glance
Strong track record
- 70+ courses delivered in seven countries in 2024.
- Trusted by Tier 1 mining companies, government agencies and civil society organisations.
- High rates of repeat business from organisations.
- SMI training is embedded in internal programs of several major organisations.
Global reach and partnerships
- Working with the Australian Department of Education to support training in Latin America.
- Developed and manage the training at the South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute (SGUMMI), based at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.
- Multilingual delivery across several courses.
World-class expertise
- Training delivered by experts from a university consistently ranked in the world’s top 5 for mining and minerals research.
View our full range of courses below by theme, or via the upcoming public course list in the table below. SMI's Technology Transfer company, JKTech also deliver a range of training courses designed to address critical mining and mineral processing challenges.
SMI has a strong track record working with partners to deliver tailored training for specific needs, contact us if you would like to discuss further.
Download SMI's Professional Development Brochure (pdf,1.6mb)
Themes
Upcoming public courses
Calendar may be subject to change
| Course | Location / delivery mode | Date |
| Critical Risk Control Masterclass (NSW): This Masterclass focuses on advancing your understanding and application of critical control management to prevent fatalities | NSW Mines Rescue Service, Argenton, NSW (in-person) | 27-28 January 2026 |
| Bowtie Facilitation course This course prepares experienced risk management personnel to facilitate effective bowtie workshops within their organisation. | The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus | 4-6 February 2026 |
| G3: GMIRM Risk management systems This course aims to improve your understanding and practice of risk and critical control management within hazardous operational contexts. | The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus | 10-13 February 2026 |
| Process and Systems Safety Engineering: Understand process safety and systems safety engineering principles and practices, and how to leverage them to achieve better system safety. | in-person (Brisbane) | 17-20 February 2026 |
| Risk and Critical Control Management: Update your understanding of risk management and critical control systems with insights from the latest applied research. | online, self-paced | 23 February–24 April 2026 |
| Soil, Erosion and Sediment Control, Tailings and Residue Learn the skills to implement best-practice management of soils, tailings and residue for mine site rehabilitation and closure. | online, self-paced | 1 March–28 June 2026 |
G7: Mine Occupational Health and Safety Management: Gain the skills and knowledge to develop, implement, evaluate and manage occupational health and safety management systems in the minerals and resources sector. | in-person (Brisbane) | 3-6 March 2026 |
| Mine Water Fundamentals: Learn the fundamentals of managing water on mine sites. | online, self-paced | 3 March–21 June 2026 |
G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (Tasmania): Gain the essential knowledge and skills for identifying workplace hazards and making effective decisions about risk. | in-person (Burnie, Tasmania) | 23-26 March 2026 |
| Safety Investigation and Analysis Management: Understand the principles and practice of effective incident investigation, and how to achieve better system safety. | in-person (Brisbane) | 21–24 April 2026 |
| Mine Water Systems: Gain the skills necessary to implement best-practice mine water management. | online, online classroom | 21 Jul–22 Nov 2026 |
Masterclasses
- Advanced Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (online) will be held mid-2026, details to come
- Critical Risk Control (online and in-person, Brisbane)
Public courses available anytime
Water Accounting for Mine Sites
Designed to equip environmental personnel with the technical knowledge needed to develop and interpret mine site water accounts and water balances.
Water Quality Assessment for Mine Sites
Gain fundamental understanding of mine water chemistry, and practical knowledge of monitoring and sampling programs, as well as analysing and reporting of water quality data.
Introduction to Acid and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD)
Understand the principles of AMD from characterization through to management, and treatment.
Date: start anytime
Delivery: online
Creating and Sustaining a Healthy Workplace
Create and maintain a healthy workplace with the latest insights and tools.
Date: start anytime
Delivery: online
Achieving Environmental Effectiveness
Achieve environmental effectiveness at your mine site with the latest environmental management advice.
Date: start anytime
Delivery: online
Foundation courses
Foundations of Mine Closure and Sustainable Transitions
Understand the complexity of mine closure for all stakeholders.
Leadership and Diversity in Mining
Gain the contemporary knowledge and skills required for modern mining.
Minerals and Mining in a Sustainable World
Gain an overview of the role of minerals in society and the emerging focus on the relationship between mineral development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining
Explore key concepts in managing health, safety and wellness in mining workforces and communities, including the impacts of new technologies and human factor considerations.