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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.
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.
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International links
delivering research and training around the world
Research Centres
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- Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining
- Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
- Global Centre for Mineral Security
- SMI (International Centre of Excellence) Chile
- Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
- Leading for High Reliability Centre
- Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre
- WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre
Strategic Programs
JKTech delivers laboratory services, specialised software, consultancy, and training to support the industry worldwide
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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General enquiries
Email: smi@uq.edu.au
Contact: +61 7 3346 4003
Student enquiries
For enquiries about studying at SMI, email our HDR team.
Email: smihdroffice@uq.edu.au
Media enquiries
Email: communications@uq.edu.au