From June 26 to 29, the 26th World Mining Congress was held in Brisbane, Australia. Academician Ge Shirong, CUMTB President, led a delegation from our university to attend the congress and visit the University of Queensland. During the visit, an inter-institutional cooperation framework agreement was signed between our university and the University of Queensland, with Professor Deborah Terry AO, President of the University of Queensland, representing the institution. The signing ceremony was attended by Cai Jianing, Minister Counsellor for Science and Technology at the Chinese Embassy in Australia, and Li Suyun, Deputy Consul General at the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane.
As a member of the International Advisory Committee of the World Mining Congress, Academician Ge Shirong, President of our university, delivered a keynote speech titled 'Recent Advances in Autonomous Mining Technology in Chinese Coal Mines' during a sub-forum at the 26th World Mining Congress. His presentation received widespread acclaim from the attendees. President Ge Shirong was also invited to participate in a working dinner hosted by the Australia China Business Council, where he delivered a speech. Additionally, he engaged in discussions with representatives from Yancoal Australia, PetroChina International (Australia), and SinoSteel Australia to gain insights into the technological advancements and industrial development models in the Australian mining sector.
During the visit to the University of Queensland, the delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with leaders and research teams from the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering and the Sustainable Minerals Institute. The discussions explored avenues for establishing a joint research center, exchanging academic teams for research collaboration, and creating platforms for joint student training. In addition, Academician Ge Shirong held talks with Patricia Davidson, President of the University of Wollongong, discussing plans to further expand collaboration between the two universities and warmly welcoming her upcoming visit to our university next year.
Fourteen representatives from our university, including School of Energy and Mining, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Fine Exploration and Intelligent Development of Coal Resources, and International Cooperation and Exchange Office, attended the 26th World Mining Congress. This congress is the largest mining event to date, with over 3,600 representatives from more than 70 countries worldwide. China, with over 200 representatives, had the largest delegation, highlighting its significant presence at the conference.
The University of Queensland, founded in 1909, is a comprehensive public university in Australia. It is a member of various organizations, including the Group of Eight (Go8), Universitas 21, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, and the New Engineering Education International Alliance. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the university is ranked 43rd globally.
