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What will the future of mining look like 2040?

Published on: 16 August 2018

The Sustainable Minerals Institute, together with UQX, are pleased to announce the launch of The Future of Mining? MOOC to begin on September 4, 2018.

Energy Curve Enhancement Blog 4: Specific energy cost curve enhancements

The variation in electricity price directly impacts the economic value that can be achieved by companies employing energy efficient comminution technologies.

Energy Curve Enhancement Blog 3: Mine location as a predictor for connection to the grid

In previous blog posts we have shown the variability in the average electricity price in different countries (2 to 320 $US/MWh), and across different mines in the same country (20 to 140% of the country average).

BMA signs MoU with UQ’s Sustainable Minerals Institute

Published on: 3 August 2018

The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) that will pave the way for greater collaboration between the two organisations.

Example of the distribution of Australian electricity generators

Energy Curve Enhancement Blog 2: Electricity price variability within a country

In addition to the country the mine is operating in, the electricity price can depend on the geographical location, local infrastructure, fuel and generator type, the relevant energy contracts and many other factors.

Energy Curve Enhancement Blog 1: Electricity price variability between countries

The decision process around the adoption of energy efficient comminution technologies is a complex one with multiple factors at play. Depending on the company and the individual personal drivers, the weight of different motivating influences may vary between energy cost, environmental concerns, improved productivity, inadequate energy supply, carbon emissions/pricing, community perception, risk avoidance, and others.

Ranking results reflect UQ impact

Published on: 18 July 2018

The University of Queensland has ranked first in the world for Mining and Mineral Engineering in global subject rankings released today.

SMI Alumni and Community Event

Published on: 13 July 2018

Over 110 registered to attend the SMI Alumni and Community Event on Thursday 12 July 2018

New Book co-edited by SMI affiliates Professor Saleem H. Ali and Dr. Tim Grice just published

New book on technological impacts on extractive industries

Published on: 13 July 2018

Extracting Innovations: Mining, Energy and Technological Change in the Digital Age is co-edited by SMI affiliates Professor Saleem H. Ali and Dr. Tim Grice just published by Taylor and Francis – CRC Press, considers the most contemporary innovations propelling the extractive industries forward while also creating new environmental and social challenges.

Introducing the Dee Bradshaw Travel Scholarship

Published on: 12 July 2018

Throughout her time in academia, Dee was passionate about the development of students and believed in giving them an opportunity to travel and learn.
As a tribute to Dee and to sustain her wonderful vision, we have established an equivalent fund at UQ – The Dee Bradshaw Travel Scholarship.

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