Curtin University will partner with the University of Queensland, James Cook University, and 33 company partners to develop a research hub.
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Coal grants boost Sustainable Mineral Institute research
The University of Queensland has been awarded more than $1.2m in Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program grants for sustainable resource research.
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Aurizon continues charge for green rail with UQ
Aurizon has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to strengthen its credentials in zero-emission rail freight technology, investigating ‘new-generation’ batteries and green hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
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Copper waste to boost global battery sector
The University of Queensland (UQ) and Cobalt Blue Holdings will look into whether cobalt used for battery storage can be extracted from copper mine tailings in Mount Isa and Cloncurry.
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Mineral ores to sand out sustainability crisis
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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Mitsubishi invests in Australia’s next mining engineers
Mitsubishi Development (MDP) and the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a digital technologies curriculum for mining engineering students.
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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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An open-access portal to Queensland minerals
The Queensland Government has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to develop a digital tool for mining exploration, uncovering almost 600 mineral and rare earth deposits.
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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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Funding allows deep dive into seabed mining
The federal government’s Australia-India Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative Partnership (AIIPOIP) grant program has given the University of Queensland (UQ) an opportunity to research deep seabed mining.
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University of Queensland to enhance blasting processes for mining
The University of Queensland has installed a new experimental chamber backed by BHP to validate and test modelling tools to provide more efficient mining techniques.
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AI-based scanner to identify ore grades
The University of Queensland has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based scanner, which can identify valuable minerals and waste rock in a mine face and unlock further potential for autonomous mining vehicles.
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Curtin, UQ partner for online mining course
Curtin University and The University of Queensland have developed a new professional certificate program that will increase understanding of the modern mining industry in Australia and open pathways to postgraduate study.
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Curtin, UQ launch flexible mining course
Curtin University and the University of Queensland (UQ) have introduced an online mining course that will open up pathways to postgraduate study.
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Australia leads the world of mining education
Australian universities continue to head the pack in the QS World University Rankings for mineral and mining engineering courses, with five appearing in the top 10. Australian Mining investigates what sets Australian universities apart.
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Newmont joins study on the role of independent mining inquiries
Newmont has formed a partnership with the University of Queensland and the Australian National University to study the role and effectiveness of independent inquiries in the mining industry.
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Australian universities among world’s best mining schools
Australia has dominated the Top Universities ranking of mining schools, with five schools appearing in the top 10 rankings.
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UQ aids in GHG emission mitigation
Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a framework that aims to reduce the mining industry’s impact on climate change.
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Universities launch efforts to lift mining enrolments
Australia's tertiary institutions are persisted with their efforts to attract mining and engineering students despite slipping enrolment figures.
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