Relationship with The University of Queensland
At the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at The University of Queensland, we are developing people and transformative approaches and technologies to ensure a sustainable future.
SMI’s work is cross-disciplinary, independent, impartial and rigorous. Our research brings together the expertise of production, environmental and social science specialists to achieve responsible resource development.
The Sustainable Minerals Institute is made up of six research centres, one centre of excellence in Chile and a technology transfer company. The International Centre of Excellence in Chile aims to provide tangible benefits to Chile’s people and economy. SMI-ICE-Chile is a global mining knowledge hub that generates human capital, produces cutting-edge research and performs effective technology transfer to industry. The Centre in Chile also bases its work on extensive experience in many areas of Chilean mining research.
This collaboration and investment have the potential to generate significant gains for the industry worldwide.
Relationship with the Sustainable Minerals Institute Australia
The Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at The University of Queensland is a world-class research institute committed to developing knowledge-based solutions to meet the global sustainability challenges facing the natural mineral resource industry.
The SMI International Centre of Excellence in Chile (SMI-ICE-Chile) seeks to help solve the major challenges faced by the mining industry in our country, developing research-based technological solutions and enhancing capabilities in affected territories to generate transformational processes that benefit all inhabitants.
Research Centres
The Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) is made up of 8 research centres, an international centre of excellence in Chile and the technology transfer company JKTech. Each centre is committed to delivering sustainable resource development and training the next generation of industry and community leaders.
Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation
Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry
Global Centre for Mineral Security
International Centre of Excellence in Chile
Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
Leading for High Reliability Centre
Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre
WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre
