RESEARCH THEME

Discovery and exploration

Research programs and groups

Complex Orebodies: research program addressing the complex challenges of modern sustainable mining

Total Deposit Knowledge: research group in the WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre

Northwest Mineral Province New Discovery Program: research group in the WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre

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NW Mineral Province Deposit Atlas

NE Queensland Mineral Deposit Atlas

Complex Orebodies Database

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Matrix could ensure vital copper supplies

Published on: 6 March 2019

Researchers from the Sustainable Minerals Institute have identified a matrix of risks that the mining industry must overcome to unlock vitally important copper reserves.
Giant outback rock library helping change the face of mining exploration

Published on: 27 April 2018

A giant library filled with different types of rocks from north-west Queensland has been set up in Mount Isa, in an attempt to revolutionise mining exploration.
SMI's BRC to support a new wave of mineral discoveries in North West Queensland

Published on: 12 October 2017

SMI's WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre will play a major role in the design and management of the new $27.125 million Strategic Resources Exploration Program in which The University of Queensland has been invited to take a leadership role.

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