News and Impact

The collaborative and outstanding work of SMI’s Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) has been recognised at the 2024 UQ Research and Translation Awards.

Associate Professor Anita Parbhakar-Fox from The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) has been announced as one of the WIM100 2024 cohort. 

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.

A new partnership between the Queensland Government and UQ's Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) will help unlock the potential of the state’s burgeoning critical minerals industry.

Lithium is an essential component of electric vehicle batteries, which are becoming more important as the world moves to a low-carbon energy future.

University of Queensland researchers are developing new ways to monitor mine waste using drones and ground sensors to improve safety and land rehabilitation across mine sites.