RESEARCH THEME

International development

Research programs and groups

Global Centre for Mineral Security: undertakes research, education, technical assistance and capacity building on the local materials most important for local development

Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining

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Strengthening ASEAN Cooperation in Minerals

The DELVE Exchange: The Role of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Networks During COVID-19

Low-Carbon Cement Adoption in the Pacific Region-Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3)

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How Ore-sand might be used as an alternative construction material

Published on: 3 October 2024

Sand is one of the most mined materials on the planet and a critical part of most modern construction. Research underway at UQ is investigating whether a new type of sand made from unused materials at mine sites could be a more sustainable alternative

But what if we could use a new type of sand made from unused materials at mining sites to create a more sustainable alternative?
Future Fellowship puts mineral security on the global agenda

Published on: 7 August 2024

The Sustainable Minerals Institute’s Professor Daniel Franks has been awarded $1.2 million as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme.
UQ assembles global coalition on responsibly sourced sand and silicates

Published on: 13 May 2024

A University of Queensland project is spearheading a global initiative towards responsible supply chains for sand and silicate with the backing of the OECD and Roca Group.
Participatory planning delivers better infrastructure outcomes for water-scarce regions

Published on: 20 March 2024

A new participatory planning framework can maximise the benefits of shared water infrastructure in water-scarce mining regions according to research from the Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry.
Artisanal and small-scale miners network strikes gold

Published on: 16 August 2023

The team behind the Delve Exchange have been recognised with a gold award for Educational Excellence at the 2023 Global Good Awards.
Fiji Takes Concrete Steps Towards A Low Carbon Future

Published on: 14 November 2022

Fiji’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations H.E. Dr. Satyendra Prasad announced the launch of the Blue Concrete Initiative at a side event of the COP 27 climate summit.
Mineral security essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Published on: 11 October 2022

A new paper led by researchers from The University of Queensland is calling for a public conversation about why minerals are not explicitly referenced in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).