Sustainable Minerals Institute
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| Formation | 2001 |
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| Founder | Alban Lynch |
| Headquarters | Level 4, Sir James Foots Building (No. 47A) The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4067 |
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| Coordinates | 27°30′02″S 153°00′51″E / 27.50055°S 153.01417°E |
The Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at the University of Queensland (UQ) is a research institute focused on understanding and implementing the principles of sustainable development through engagement with industry contacts from geology to mining, processing and disposal.[1] In 2022, the institute was awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to develop research into sustainable resources for the mining industry.[2] The founder, Alban Lynch, died in 2021.[3]
Centres
[edit]SMI has six Centres:[4]
- BRC: WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre
- CMLR: Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation
- CSRM: Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
- CWiMI: Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry
- MISHC: Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre
- JKMRC: Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
[edit]The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) is a research centre committed to improving the social performance of the global resource industry through independent research, training and professional development, participation in multi-stakeholder dialogue processes, and student research for higher degrees. CSRM's focus is on the social, cultural, economic, and political challenges accompanying mineral resource extraction and on questions of justice, fairness, and equity. CSRM staff engage with industry, communities, and Indigenous and land-connected peoples alike.[5] The centre has a worldwide research interests, with recent publications on mining issues in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Cook Islands, Czech Republic, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, and Suriname.[6]
CSRM was established in 2001.[7] In 2022, it had 40 staff and postgraduate students.[8] Undergraduate programs are not offered.
Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation
[edit]The Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation (CMLR) was established at OQ in 1993 and has built on more than twenty years involvement with the mining and minerals industries. CMLR is involved in a broad range of research and training projects with mining companies, industry bodies and government departments from across Australia and the world.
Notable people
[edit]- Bob Bryan, board member and son of WH Bryan.
- Saleem Ali (academic) – Director of CSRM, 2012–2015.[9]
- David Brereton – Director of CSRM, 2001–2012.[10]
- Martha Macintyre – Australian anthropologist, Honorary Professor.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "SMI_About Us". The University of Queensland. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Philipps, Michael (11 February 2022). "Coal grants boost Sustainable Mineral Institute research". Australian Mining. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Barry, Derek (6 October 2021). "Farewell to founder of Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre". The North West Star. Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "The SMI Directors". The University of Queensland. Archived from the original on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "CSRM Five Year Plan" (PDF).
- ^ "CSRM Publications".
- ^ "About SMI".
- ^ "CSRM Five Year Plan" (PDF).
- ^ "SALEEM HASSAN ALI CV" (PDF). University of Delaware. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Emeritus Professor David Brereton". 10 August 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Honorary Professor Martha Macintyre". 10 August 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2022.