OUR PARTNERSIndustry-backed.
Globally respected.
The South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute (SGUMMI) was established through collaboration between global mining leaders and top academic institutions. Our strategic and operational partners play a critical role in shaping the Institute curriculum, supporting course delivery, and ensuring long-term sustainability. These partnerships reflect SGUMMI’s commitment to delivering world-class, industry-relevant training that addresses the skills gap in underground mass mining.
PARTNER
Rio Tinto
As a founding sponsor, Rio Tinto is committed to advancing underground mining expertise through hands-on education. Their support provides a strong foundation for SGUMMI’s development and sustainability over its first three years.
Oyu Tolgoi is a world-class Mongolian mine, built by over 20,000 Mongolians. It’s an amazing feat of engineering, technological advancement and safety standards – skills and knowledge that we’ll continue to develop locally with the establishment of the South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute.
Jakob Stausholm, CEO, Rio Tinto PARTNER
University of Queensland (UQ)
UQ, through the WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre, leads curriculum development and delivery at SGUMMI. This partnership ensures our training is grounded in world-class academic and technical rigour, bridging the gap between university education and real-world mining practice. SGUMMI is currently pursuing formal course accreditation in collaboration with UQ and other leading global mining institutions.
PARTNER
Oyu Tolgoi
As the host site for all face-to-face courses, the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine offers unmatched real-world exposure. Training at an operational underground mine ensures that learning outcomes are practical, applied, and directly relevant to modern mining challenges.
I am grateful for the launch of the South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute dedicated to training globally competitive Mongolian and foreign mining professionals.
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, President of Mongolia, CEO, Rio Tinto