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Welcome to the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI)

For 25 years, the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) has combined research excellence, education, and collaboration to advance sustainability in the minerals and resources sector.

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As the world’s largest co-located, interdisciplinary research institute, we unite seven specialist centres spanning geology, mineral processing, environmental management, health and safety, organisational effectiveness, social responsibility, and mineral security. This unique structure enables integrated, practical solutions to complex challenges.

Our global reach extends to South America through SMI Chile, where we co-develop projects and share knowledge to build best practice across both resource-rich regions. Through JKTech, our technology transfer company, we deliver laboratory services, specialised software, consultancy, and training to support the industry worldwide.

Students are a vital part of SMI's research community, contributing fresh ideas through our Higher Degree by Research program, while our professional development portfolio supports a skilled workforce through training grounded in cutting edge research. 

300+

researchers working to address challenges in the sector

600+

partners across industry, government and civil society groups
 

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delivering research and training around the world

Adopting a multidisciplinary approach to deliver sustainable resource development.
Supporting the training needs for a skilled and future ready workforce.
Educating future industry and community leaders through higher degrees by research and postgraduate study.

JKTech delivers laboratory services, specialised software, consultancy, and training to support the industry worldwide

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The Sustainable Minerals Institute offers four main delivery pathways.



Research translation and engagement



Professional development and teaching



Funded research



Tools, software insights and products

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