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Sandy Worden
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# Sandy Worden

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/24422
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/60585

Dr

# Sandy Worden

Email:
:   [s.worden@uq.edu.au](mailto:s.worden@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 334 63496](tel:+61 7 334 63496)

## Positions

Affiliate of Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining
:   Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Affiliate of Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
:   Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Senior Research Fellow
:   Sustainable Minerals Institute
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

## Overview

### Background

Sandy is a social researcher and communication management specialist. Her research interests are centred on subnational governance of industrial development – mining, oil and gas extraction, power generation (including renewables) and ancillary infrastructure such as pipelines and transmission lines. She is interested in the interface between governance actors (Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, proponents and governments) at local, regional and state/provincial levels and how they seek to enhance the benefits from industrial development and avoid or mitigate its adverse impacts.

Much of her research has been focused on the social risks associated with mine project development, mine closure and the transition of mining regions to post-mining alternatives.

Sandy has extensive experience working across the mineral resources sector – on site, in a corporate environment, in government, consulting, not-for-profit and research. She brings practical industry knowledge to her applied research projects and enjoys working in interdisciplinary teams.

Sandy joined CSRM in 2019 after completing her PhD at the centre. Her doctoral research examined how coal mining project teams in Australia construct and assess social risk.

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### Availability

Dr Sandy Worden is:
:   Available for supervision

### Qualifications

- Bachelor, University of New England Australia
- Masters (Research), Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Member, International Association of Impact Assessment, International Association of Impact Assessment

### Research interests

- #### Subnational governance of industrial development

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- #### Indigenous governance of industrial development

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- #### The social risks and social impacts of mining

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- #### Social aspects of mine closure and post-mining transition

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## Works

[Search Professor Sandy Worden’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/815355)

[All
(40)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/24422/all)
[Journal Article
(9)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/24422/4748)
[Other Outputs
(24)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/24422/4749)
[Conference Publication
(6)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/24422/4751)
[Book Chapter
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/24422/4752)

2025

Other Outputs

##### Is impact assessment a boundary object? Exploring the emergence of Indigenous-led impact assessment

Worden, Sandy (2025). Is impact assessment a boundary object? Exploring the emergence of Indigenous-led impact assessment. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

[Is impact assessment a boundary object? Exploring the emergence of Indigenous-led impact assessment](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e03dbac)

2025

Other Outputs

##### Social aspects of mine closure handbook: Guidance for GCAA environment and community teams

Worden, Sandy and Dalaibuyan, Byambajav (2025). Social aspects of mine closure handbook: Guidance for GCAA environment and community teams. St Lucia, QLD Australia: Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining.

[Social aspects of mine closure handbook: Guidance for GCAA environment and community teams](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b6fa4a8)

2024

Other Outputs

##### The social aspects of mine closure assessment (SAMCA)

Worden, Sandy and Harris, Jill (2024). The social aspects of mine closure assessment (SAMCA). Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

[The social aspects of mine closure assessment (SAMCA)](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fdd1602)

2024

Other Outputs

##### The feasibility of developing regionally integrated transitions beyond mining in the Hunter Region

Bolz, Pascal, Egan, Myles, Eckert, Courtney, Littleboy, Anna, Mackenzie, John, Ryan, Roberta, Samper, Agnes, Wetzel, Amanda and Worden, Sandy (2024). The feasibility of developing regionally integrated transitions beyond mining in the Hunter Region. Adelaide, SA Australia: CSIRO. doi: 10.25919/16y4-fk53

[The feasibility of developing regionally integrated transitions beyond mining in the Hunter Region](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:298b943)

2024

Book Chapter

##### Comparative perspectives on the social aspects of mine closure and mine site transition in Canada and Australia

Holcombe, Sarah, Worden, Sandy and Keeling, Arn (2024). Comparative perspectives on the social aspects of mine closure and mine site transition in Canada and Australia. Mining and Indigenous livelihoods: rights, revenues, and resistance. (pp. 171-197) edited by Thierry Rodon, Sophie Thériault, Arn Keeling, Séverine Bouard and Andrew Taylor. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003406433-11

[Comparative perspectives on the social aspects of mine closure and mine site transition in Canada and Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b76edf8)

2024

Other Outputs

##### Rosebery’s post-mining future: Perspectives from the visioning workshop

Worden, S. and Bourke, P. (2024). Rosebery’s post-mining future: Perspectives from the visioning workshop. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.

[Rosebery’s post-mining future: Perspectives from the visioning workshop](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:375efd8)

2024

Journal Article

##### Regional post-mining land use assessment: an interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach

Worden, Sandy, Svobodova, Kamila, Côte, Claire and Bolz, Pascal (2024). Regional post-mining land use assessment: an interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach. Resources Policy, 89 104680, 104680. doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2024.104680

[Regional post-mining land use assessment: an interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f3b72c5)

2024

Other Outputs

##### How do Queensland’s mining closure regulations stack up on the social front?

Worden, Sandy, Holcombe, Sarah and Keeling, Arn (2024). How do Queensland’s mining closure regulations stack up on the social front?. Chermside, QLD, Australia: Bowen Basin Minnig Club.

[How do Queensland’s mining closure regulations stack up on the social front?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:83bbe24)

2023

Conference Publication

##### Shifting post-mining land use planning from mine site to regional scale

Worden, Sandy, Svobodova, Kamila and Cote, Claire (2023). Shifting post-mining land use planning from mine site to regional scale. AusIMM Life of Mine Conference 2023, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 2-4 August 2023.

[Shifting post-mining land use planning from mine site to regional scale](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ecc92e3)

2023

Other Outputs

##### Rosebery visioning workshop - a summary for workshop participants

Worden, Sandy (2023). Rosebery visioning workshop - a summary for workshop participants. Brisbane, Australia: CSRM.

[Rosebery visioning workshop - a summary for workshop participants](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:28407d4)

2023

Other Outputs

##### Design of Activities for the Investigation of Ngadju Salt Lake Systems

Chrystal, Robynne, McIntyre, Neil, Bolz, Pascal, Edraki, Mansour, Worden, Sandy, Holcombe, Sarah, Barnes, Rodger and Hernandez Santin, Lorna (2023). Design of Activities for the Investigation of Ngadju Salt Lake Systems. Brisbane, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland.

[Design of Activities for the Investigation of Ngadju Salt Lake Systems](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:824d0c4)

2023

Other Outputs

##### Peer review of "Technical guidance for assessing and managing the social impacts of projects under the Coordinator-General Social Impact Assessment Guideline"

Worden, Sandy, Dalaibuyan, Byambajav and Bainton , Nick (senior oversight) (2023). Peer review of "Technical guidance for assessing and managing the social impacts of projects under the Coordinator-General Social Impact Assessment Guideline". Brisbane, QLD, Australia: CSRM.

[Peer review of "Technical guidance for assessing and managing the social impacts of projects under the Coordinator-General Social Impact Assessment Guideline"](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0c8291a)

2022

Other Outputs

##### Mission critique: renforcement de la gouvernance des chaînes de valeur des minéraux pour la transition énergétique

Sturman, Kathryn, Loginova, Julia, Worden, Sandy, Matanzima, Joshua and Arratia-Solar, Andrea (2022). Mission critique: renforcement de la gouvernance des chaînes de valeur des minéraux pour la transition énergétique. Oslo, Norway: Transparence dans les Industries Extractives.

[Mission critique: renforcement de la gouvernance des chaînes de valeur des minéraux pour la transition énergétique](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6c8d7c5)

2022

Other Outputs

##### Mission critical: strengthening governance of mineral value chains for the energy transition

Sturman, Kathryn, Loginova, Julia, Worden, Sandy, Matanzima, Joshua and Arratia-Solar, Andrea (2022). Mission critical: strengthening governance of mineral value chains for the energy transition. Oslo, Norway: Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).

[Mission critical: strengthening governance of mineral value chains for the energy transition](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9792a9c)

2022

Journal Article

##### Social stability risk assessment and economic competitiveness in China

Zhang, Ruilian, Worden, Sandy, Xu, Junzhuo, Owen, John R. and Shi, Guoqing (2022). Social stability risk assessment and economic competitiveness in China. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 9 (1) 309, 1-7. doi: 10.1057/s41599-022-01329-8

[Social stability risk assessment and economic competitiveness in China](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e025771)

2022

Journal Article

##### Comparative capacity of global mining regions to transition to a post-mining future

Everingham, Jo-Anne, Svobodova, Kamila, Lèbre, Éléonore, Owen, John R. and Worden, Sandy (2022). Comparative capacity of global mining regions to transition to a post-mining future. Extractive Industries and Society, 11 101136, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.exis.2022.101136

[Comparative capacity of global mining regions to transition to a post-mining future](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ba413ca)

2022

Other Outputs

##### Mine Closure Hub - resources for communities

Worden, Sandy, Neme Gaviola, Lucia, Munguia Llort, Patricia and Tapia Rivera, Rosemarie (2022). Mine Closure Hub - resources for communities. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Centre for Social Responsibility in Minining.

[Mine Closure Hub - resources for communities](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fa817b7)

2022

Conference Publication

##### Understanding local readiness for closure – initiating a multi-stakeholder participatory approach

Worden, Sandy, Mackenzie, Sarah, Bourke, Pam, Crosbie, Jonathon and Osgerby, Benjamin (2022). Understanding local readiness for closure – initiating a multi-stakeholder participatory approach . Planning for Closure 2022, Online, 10-13 May 2022. Chile: Gecamin.

[Understanding local readiness for closure – initiating a multi-stakeholder participatory approach](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1d7310a)

2022

Conference Publication

##### The governance of mineral resources: A shift in perspective

Worden, Sandy (2022). The governance of mineral resources: A shift in perspective. Mining the Connections, Quebec, Canada, 25-27 April 2022.

[The governance of mineral resources: A shift in perspective](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c1a8208)

2022

Other Outputs

##### Initiating a multi-stakeholder participatory approach to mine closure planning: The Rosebery case study

Sandy Worden, Sarah Mackenzie and Bourke, Pam (2022). Initiating a multi-stakeholder participatory approach to mine closure planning: The Rosebery case study. Brisbane, Australia: CRC TiME.

[Initiating a multi-stakeholder participatory approach to mine closure planning: The Rosebery case study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b544cf3)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2024 - 2027

  Optimising future copper production in the NW Mineral Province -Stage 1 scoping

  Queensland Department of Resources

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66085)
- 2024 - 2027

  Social aspects of MMG Rosebery mine's closure planning: A longitudinal study

  MMG Australia Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/64949)

### Past funding

- 2024 - 2025

  Investigating mining participation in multi-stakeholder governance initiatives: Case studies from five jurisdictions

  MMG Australia Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/65247)
- 2023

  Collaborative regional development - regeneration and just transition in the Isaac Region

  Ergo Strategy Group Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/60168)
- 2023 - 2024

  Renewable Energy as Post Mining Land Use

  Australian Coal Association Research Program

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/60585)
- 2023

  Building a two-way research and training partnership between the Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation and UQ¿s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI)

  UQ Knowledge Exchange & Translation Fund

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/56306)
- 2021 - 2023

  Rosebery participatory closure planning process - facilitation, training and research (Stage 2)

  MMG Australia Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/53289)
- 2021 - 2022

  Understanding local readiness for closure: Initiating a multi-stakeholder participatory approach

  CRC TIME Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/50867)
- 2020 - 2021

  Mine rehabilitation and closure collaboration project: Baseline Works

  Queensland Resources Council Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/47846)
- 2020 - 2022

  Indigenous groups and land rehabilitation: Argyle Rangers opportunity analysis (001RTPARGYLE)

  Rio Tinto Services Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/49632)
- 2020

  Baseline works for Moranbah post-mining land use collaborative project

  Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43008)
- 2020 - 2021

  Mineral resources governance: The case of Canadian First Nations¿ mining policies

  UQ Early Career Researcher

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/38952)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Dr Sandy Worden is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Assessing the effectiveness of the EIA systems in the countries of the Lithium Triangle: Toward improved performance of the EIA as a governance instrument

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Claire Cote](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5782)

#### Completed supervision

- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Privileged claims: How junior miners in Western Australia understand corporate social responsibility](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5d78c3d)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Deanna Kemp](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1457)
- 2025

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Minimising the resource curse: lessons learned from Ok Tedi Development Foundation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:69ec218)

  Associate Advisor

## Media

### Enquiries

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[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)

## External profiles

- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8796-1968)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6603769249)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=7Ak0TVEAAAAJ)

## Personal links

- [Personal profile](https://smi.uq.edu.au/profile/555/sandy-worden)

## Social media

- [Linkedin](http://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-worden-222aa36)

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