SMI Chile General Manager Francisca Rivero took part as an invited panellist at an international forum that explored the role of the mining sector in a world shaped by technological disruption, geopolitical transitions and the urgent need for decarbonisation. Carajás...
As The University of Queensland’s representative in Chile, our Centre played an active role in the scientific and academic activities organised by the Australian Embassy in Chile and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) as part of Exponor 2026....
Through the presentation of research studies and participation as keynote speakers at the opening ceremony, SMI Chile played a prominent role in this latest edition of the region’s leading international mine closure conference. Matías Villalobos, researcher in SMI...
With strong attendance, a multidisciplinary team from SMI Chile launched its participation in the leading mine closure conference by presenting an approach that calls for rethinking mine closure as a long-term territorial governance challenge. “Rethinking Mine Closure...
The Sustainable Minerals Institute Chile (SMI Chile) has appointed Chilean executive Mary Valdés as its new Executive Director. Valdés brings more than 25 years’ experience spanning academia and the mining sector, with expertise in research leadership,...
Luis E. Lucero, Argentina’s top mining authority, held a productive meeting with the leadership team of SMI Chile, the Director of the Sustainable Minerals Institute at The University of Queensland, and the Australian Ambassador to Chile, with the aim of exploring...
