Researchers from the SMI and UNIGE are exploring ore-sand as a sustainable source of sand, that could reduce the waste produced by mining.
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Research explores how to turn copper waste into cobalt
The Queensland Government has partnered with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) and the University of Queensland to study leftover cobalt in copper mine tailings.
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Sustainable researchers seek coal industry partners
The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) researchers are seeking partners in the state’s coal industry to help trial a new technique for predicting the rate at which coal mine waste releases salt into the environment.
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How native Australian plants could be a boon for mining industry
Native Australian plants could be used to extract rare earth minerals with less environmental impact than mining practices, according to a study by the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute.
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UQ launches new responsible mining course
The University of Queensland has launched a new Responsible Resource Development program to aid the growth of sustainable mining.
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Australia’s low productivity needs more than simple initiatives
The ongoing downtrend of productivity in the mining sector has come under the microscope with a study released last week by EY and the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Sustainable Minerals Institute.
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