An expert in mineral flotation, Dr Liza Forbes joined the Sustainable Minerals Institute's Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre in 2018, and has since been integral to the Separation Program's effort to make mineral processing smarter.
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) and The University of Queensland are proud to celebrate the role of women and to address and improve gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines.
The Social Aspects of Mine Closure Research Consortium has had an positive start to its second year, with its first meeting featuring a new industry partner and the delivery of findings from several successful research projects.
Mineral Industry Safety and Health Centre OHS research manager Nikky LaBranche’s efforts to fill the gaps in Australia’s understanding of particulate matter has been bolstered by a highly sought-after AusIMM Education Endowment Fund (EEF) Postgraduate Scholarship.
Two researchers from The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) have been recognised by the state government in this year’s round of Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships.
Dr Elizaveta Forbes and Dr Fang You were among 22 UQ researchers who received Fellowships for original research, in collaboration with leading industry partners.
American undergraduate students have experienced Australian mine site restoration firsthand as part of a new course delivered under the Sustainable Minerals Institute’s (SMI) partnership with the University of Delaware (UD).
What do wind turbines, electric cars, mobile phones, night vision goggles, and the fantastic sound of your tiny portable speaker all have in common? They all rely on rare earth elements (REE) in their manufacture.
The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) has hosted a group of multi-disciplinary experts as they finalise the details of a much-anticipated international standard for tailings management.
An online resource hub showcasing leading practices around Indigenous participation in the extractive resources sector has been launched by UQ’s Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM)
In January the SMI Centre of Excellence in Chile, along with the Australian Embassy and the Centre for Public Policy from the Catholic Univ. hosted a week of activities with visiting expert CSRM's Pam Bourke called “Opportunities for Deepening Dialogue”.
Activities included workshops, meetings and training events with a number of public and private sector organisations and NGOs who are seeking to enhance their engagement and dialogue with community members and organisations in Chile in a time of crisis.
