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Assisting the minerals industry to meet the challenges of sustainable development

 

 



Welcome

You have entered the web page for ACMER (formerly the Australian Centre for Minerals Extension and Research), a unit within the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) assisting the minerals industry to meet the environmental and social challenges of sustainable development.

ACMER's core activity is the delivery of a Technology Transfer Program through the conduct of workshops and short courses for the minerals, energy and quarrying industries.

ACMER NEWS
SD08

The MCA's Sustainable Development Conference is recognised internationally as the leading minerals industry forum for communicating sustainable development and its practical implementation through cooperative partnerships with industry, government and community. Prior to this conference, ACMER is running a Workshop on 'Managing the Socio-Economic Dimension of Mine Closure'. For more information click here.

Human Error and Risk
Find out more about our upcoming short course on 'Human Error and Risk Behaviour'. The course is designed to provide delegates with the ability to apply sound knowledge of human error and risk behaviour in the workplace and in the management of their OH&S systems. Use the knowledge and experience of Corrie Pitzer, a leading international consultant in this field to gain a better understanding of peoples factors in safety. You can find more information here.
Safety

Register now for the 'Masterclass in Safety Leadership for Industry Leaders' held in cooperation with MISHC (Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, The University of Queensland) at the end of September in Brisbane. Focussing on leadership, the masterclass will provide participants with the knowledge and tools to monitor an organisation’s safety performance and risk management. To find out more, click here.

 

 

 

 

Annual Program 2008

ACMER Contact Details

Upcoming Conferences

Guidelines to Authors
(ACMER Publications)