Mine water research: Enhancing mining industry and academic collaboration
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Mine Water and the Environment
Publisher
Springer
School
School of Science
RAS ID
21791
Abstract
A cooperative relationship between industry and academia can be mutually beneficial, yet there is typically little engagement between academic researchers and industry in the mine water field. Many potential obstacles may inhibit interaction, including a lack of trust and reliability, a lack of understanding of how both sides operate, alternative viewpoints on how research should be structured, and misunderstandings of academic and industry’s performance measures. These obstacles are not insurmountable. A clear understanding of each parties’ ways of working, goals, and limitations can pave the way to mutually beneficial relationships that will improve mine water practices. Industry consultants with research training and project experience may help facilitate these relationships by identifying industry research needs and academic research opportunities, reviewing grant applications and funded deliverables, and through post-graduate student co-supervision.
DOI
10.1007/s10230-015-0375-z
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McCullough, C. D. (2016). Mine water research: Enhancing mining industry and academic collaboration. Mine Water and the Environment, 35(1), 113-118. Available here