The Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) is the world's leading research institute dedicated to finding knowledge-based solutions to the sustainability challenges of the minerals industry. It has expertise across the life-of-mine, from discovery to recovery, and in energy.

SMI is an institute at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.

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Unlocking the potential of AI in resource assessment
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Unlocking the potential of AI in resource assessment
Geochronology and mineral systems
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Geochronology and mineral systems
Recognition of Multistage Au-Co Mineralisation in the Finnish Paleoproterozoic
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Recognition of Multistage Au-Co Mineralisation in the Finnish Paleoproterozoic
REECOVERY: Circular economy to produce critical raw materials from water in the mining industry
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REECOVERY: Circular economy to produce critical raw materials from water in the mining industry
CEECing Context and Gaps in the Intersection of Water, Tailings & Other Emissions
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CEECing Context and Gaps in the Intersection of Water, Tailings & Other Emissions
Renewable Compensation in 2024 – John Atherton
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Renewable Compensation in 2024 – John Atherton
A World Class Regolith: Heavy Rare Earth and Scandium Discovery at North Stanmore Alkaline Intrusion
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A World Class Regolith: Heavy Rare Earth and Scandium Discovery at North Stanmore Alkaline Intrusion
Professor Quentin Campbell - Magnetic Cyclones [JKMRC Friday Seminar]
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Professor Quentin Campbell - Magnetic Cyclones [JKMRC Friday Seminar]
The Purple Transition – the start of a possible solution. Associate Professor Simon Michaux
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The Purple Transition – the start of a possible solution. Associate Professor Simon Michaux
Improving the energy efficiency of comminution – Be careful what you wish for! – Dr Stephen Morrell
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Improving the energy efficiency of comminution – Be careful what you wish for! – Dr Stephen Morrell
JKMRC Friday Seminar: Real World Geometallurgy – Nicola Semler
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JKMRC Friday Seminar: Real World Geometallurgy – Nicola Semler
Social license to operate – Myth or reality? Andres Recalde
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Social license to operate – Myth or reality? Andres Recalde
Securing the future Ensuring a supply of top metallurgical talent – Diana Drinkwater
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Securing the future Ensuring a supply of top metallurgical talent – Diana Drinkwater
Resource modelling: Its role in the mining industry, current practices, and future developments
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Resource modelling: Its role in the mining industry, current practices, and future developments
Artificial intelligence investments reduce risks to critical mineral supply - Dr Joaquin Vespignani
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Artificial intelligence investments reduce risks to critical mineral supply - Dr Joaquin Vespignani
A microanalytical approach to magmas, volcanic eruptions, and energy-critical metals - Teresa Ubide
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A microanalytical approach to magmas, volcanic eruptions, and energy-critical metals - Teresa Ubide
Size Matters: Development of a laboratory fluidised bed flotation device – the JKHFmini
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Size Matters: Development of a laboratory fluidised bed flotation device – the JKHFmini
Embracing Multidisciplinary Approaches to Mineral Waste Management - Dr Tuan Nguyen
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Embracing Multidisciplinary Approaches to Mineral Waste Management - Dr Tuan Nguyen
Design, process and hydraulic limitations of control strategies for Flotation Bank... - Oscar Castro
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Design, process and hydraulic limitations of control strategies for Flotation Bank... - Oscar Castro
JK Webinar: Caving Mechanics in Deep, High Column Cave Mines
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JK Webinar: Caving Mechanics in Deep, High Column Cave Mines
The Journey to Tailings Reduction: An Operator’s Perspective... - Daisy Ambach & Alastair Grubb
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The Journey to Tailings Reduction: An Operator’s Perspective... - Daisy Ambach & Alastair Grubb
Mineral Endowment: Known unknowns and decision-making in a highly uncertain business - Tom Paterson
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Mineral Endowment: Known unknowns and decision-making in a highly uncertain business - Tom Paterson
Lithium Extraction from Geothermal and Oilfield Brines - John Bishop
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Lithium Extraction from Geothermal and Oilfield Brines - John Bishop
Know the minerals: know the job - Dean David
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Know the minerals: know the job - Dean David
Stabilisation of Heavy Metals in Aqueous Solutions through Carbon Mineralisation - Dr Lulit Habte
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Stabilisation of Heavy Metals in Aqueous Solutions through Carbon Mineralisation - Dr Lulit Habte
Remote Sensing Insights: Monitoring Water Resources and Environmental Change.. - Dr Mahdiyeh Razeghi
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Remote Sensing Insights: Monitoring Water Resources and Environmental Change.. - Dr Mahdiyeh Razeghi
Latest JKMRC group activities in high temperature processing - Dr Xiaodong Ma
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Latest JKMRC group activities in high temperature processing - Dr Xiaodong Ma
Patterns and Perspectives in Mineral Systems and Mining Systems - Dr Paul Hodkiewicz
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Patterns and Perspectives in Mineral Systems and Mining Systems - Dr Paul Hodkiewicz
Mitigating mine water and waste legacies through interdisciplinary approaches - Professor Nadja Kunz
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Mitigating mine water and waste legacies through interdisciplinary approaches - Professor Nadja Kunz
Introducing JKToolKit - Tim Vizcarra
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Introducing JKToolKit - Tim Vizcarra