Sustainable Minerals Institute
| Formation | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Alban Lynch |
| Headquarters | Level 4, Sir James Foots Building (No. 47A) The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4067 |
| Location |
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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]
Organisational structure
The Sustainable Minerals Institute is made up of 7 research centres, an international centre (SMI Chile) and a technology transfer company (JKTech).[4]
Research centres
- Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining (CERM)
- Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM)
- Global Centre for Mineral Security (GCMS)
- Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC)
- Leading for High Reliability Centre (LHRC)
- Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC)
- WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre (BRC)
International centre
- Sustainable Minerals Institute Chile (SMI Chile)
Technology transfer
- JKTech
Leadership and governance
Since September 2022, the Sustainable Minerals Institute has been led by Professor Rick Valenta as Director.[5] The institute operates within the governance framework of the University of Queensland.
Notable people
- Bob Bryan, board member and son of WH Bryan.
- Saleem Ali (academic) – Director of CSRM, 2012–2015.[6]
- David Brereton – Director of CSRM, 2001–2012.[7]
- Martha Macintyre – Australian anthropologist, Honorary Professor.[8]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Research centres". Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ "Professor Rick Valenta". Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ "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.