Overview
Background
Dr Paul Rogers is an economic geographer and applied researcher with more than 25 years’ experience working in the area of sustainable development and the extractive industries. At the Sustainable Minerals Institute at The University of Queensland, his research is focused on finding new and innovative ways to promote sustainable development in communities and regions impacted by the extractive industries, particularly the development minerals sector, in the Asia-Pacific region.
Paul is currently leading a number of applied research and capacity building projects that aim to build mineral security in the Pacific Islands, focusing on the affordable and adequate supply of minerals need to ensure human development and security, particular in terms of building resilience to the impacts of climate change. He is currently working with the Fiji Government and an international coalition of partners on the Blue Concrete Initiative - a project to bring sustainable low carbon concrete to the Pacific region, as well as a project investigating alternative sources of sustainable sand and aggregates to meet the growing demands of the infrastructure sector in the region. Paul is the project manager of the Mineral Security Masterclass in Fiji and has overseen the successful delivery of the program to dozens of students, early career geoscientists and other professionals working in related fields for the past three years.
In addition to his work on Mineral Security, Paul also consults to the World Bank provide regional minerals development support to the ASEAN Economic Community.
Availability
- Dr Paul Rogers is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington
- Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
Works
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2025
Journal Article
How the rush for critical minerals is neglecting human needs
Franks, Daniel M., Rogers, Paul, Weldegiorgis, Fitsum, Lawson, Lynda, Gallagher, Louise, Gardner, Natalie, Aska, Bora, Linus, Johanna H. and Varshney, Shrey (2025). How the rush for critical minerals is neglecting human needs. Nature, 647 (8088), 33-36. doi: 10.1038/d41586-025-03574-8
2025
Journal Article
Nose to tail mining: A circular solution for sand supply and tailings reduction at scale
Franks, Daniel M., Segura-Salazar, Juliana, Gallagher, Louise, Ekubatsion, Lulit Habte, Bioantika, Golev, Artem, Stringer, Martin, Rogers, Paul, Soto-Diaz, Juan, Ardhanari, Madhumitha, Antonio, Christian and Staines, Leigh (2025). Nose to tail mining: A circular solution for sand supply and tailings reduction at scale. One Earth, 8 (2) 101198, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101198
2025
Other Outputs
Responsible sourcing of aggregates in the Pacific
Rogers, Paul, Aska, Bora, Junior, Patrick, Smith, Robert, Mohammed, Raymond, Lee, Gary and Franks, Daniel M. (2025). Responsible sourcing of aggregates in the Pacific. Sydney, NSW Australia: Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility.
2023
Other Outputs
Climate change implications for the construction of reinforced concrete roads in Vanuatu
Junior, Patrick, Rogers, Paul and Franks, Daniel M. (2023). Climate change implications for the construction of reinforced concrete roads in Vanuatu. Brisbane, Australia: Australia Pacific Climate Partnership; The University of Queensland.
2023
Other Outputs
Building disaster and climate resilience through Development Minerals
Rogers, Paul, Maher, Ray, Lee, Gary, Naidelage, Chamari, Flomenhoft, Gary, Junior, Patrick and Franks, Daniel M (2023). Building disaster and climate resilience through Development Minerals. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/9052c85
2023
Other Outputs
Low Carbon Concrete Options for Pacific Infrastructure
Rogers, Paul, Junior, Patrick, Aska, Bora, Mishra, Akash, Sakiti, Viliame and Franks, Daniel M. (2023). Low Carbon Concrete Options for Pacific Infrastructure. Canberra: Australia Pacific Climate Partnership, Australian Aid.
2022
Other Outputs
Strengthening ASEAN Cooperation in Minerals: Development Prospects of ASEAN Minerals Cooperation (DPAMC)
Satchwell, I, Rogers, P, Franks, D, Flomenhoft, G, Bria, E, Valenta, R, Gunter, J, McGeough, M, Gow, P and McGovern, J (2022). Strengthening ASEAN Cooperation in Minerals: Development Prospects of ASEAN Minerals Cooperation (DPAMC). Jakarta: Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Australian Aid.
2019
Other Outputs
Newmont Tanami Operations Social Impact Assessment
Kung, Anthony, Rogers, Paul, Skrzypek, Emilia and Barnes, Rodger (2019). Newmont Tanami Operations Social Impact Assessment. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, The University of Queensland.
2019
Journal Article
Assessing the socio-economic and environmental impacts of mining in an emerging democracy: the case of Myanmar
Rogers, Paul and Erskine, Peter (2019). Assessing the socio-economic and environmental impacts of mining in an emerging democracy: the case of Myanmar. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 40 (3) 3, 208-214.
2018
Other Outputs
Social baseline study of Groote Eylandt communities for GEMCO operations - Report prepared for South32
Rogers, Paul, Barnes, Rodger and Kemp, Deanna (2018). Social baseline study of Groote Eylandt communities for GEMCO operations - Report prepared for South32. University of Queensland: Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining.
2017
Journal Article
A socio-ecological approach to GIS least-cost modelling for regional mining infrastructure planning: a case study from South-East Sulawesi, Indonesia
Lechner, Alex M., Devi, Bernadette, Schleger, Ashlee, Brown, Greg, McKenna, Phill, Ali, Saleem H., Rachmat, Shanty, Syukril, Muhammad and Rogers, Paul (2017). A socio-ecological approach to GIS least-cost modelling for regional mining infrastructure planning: a case study from South-East Sulawesi, Indonesia. Resources, 6 (1) 7, 7. doi: 10.3390/resources6010007
2016
Other Outputs
Myanmar and the Natural Resource Charter: 28 Priority Issues for the Extractive Industries
Bauer, Andrew, Heller, Patrick, Pitman, Rob, Salomon, Matthieu, Shortell, Paul, Westenberg, Erica, Woodroffe, Nicola, Rogers, Paul, Cornish, Gillian and Bowman, Vicky (2016). Myanmar and the Natural Resource Charter: 28 Priority Issues for the Extractive Industries.
2016
Other Outputs
Indigenous Peoples and Mining Good Practice Guide (Second Edition)
Rogers, Paul, Brereton, D., Ali, Saleem, Schleger, Ashlee, Davy, Aidan, Larner, Claire., Kirtch, Eva and Williams, Haffren (2016). Indigenous Peoples and Mining Good Practice Guide (Second Edition). London, United Kingdom: International Council on Mining and Metals.
2014
Other Outputs
Guidance for long-distance commuting (FIFO/DIDO) workers
Rogers, Paul and Barclay, Mary Anne (2014). Guidance for long-distance commuting (FIFO/DIDO) workers. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Queensland Resources Council.
2013
Other Outputs
Social aspects of the closure of Century Mine: impact and future prospects for Gulf business and the regional economy. Supplement C
Rogers, Paul, Collins, Nina and Everingham, Jo-Anne (2013). Social aspects of the closure of Century Mine: impact and future prospects for Gulf business and the regional economy. Supplement C. Social aspects of the closure of Century Mine Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland.
2013
Other Outputs
Social aspects of the closure of Century Mine: combined report
Everingham, Jo-Anne, Brereton, David, Arbelaez-Ruiz, Diana, Barnes, Rodger, Collins, Nina, Weldegiorgis, Fitsum, Rogers, Paul and Oñate Santibáñez, Barbara (2013). Social aspects of the closure of Century Mine: combined report. Social aspects of the closure of Century Mine St. Lucia, QLD, Australia: Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland.
2013
Journal Article
Lifting the veil on environment-social-governance rating methods
Stubbs, Wendy and Rogers, Paul (2013). Lifting the veil on environment-social-governance rating methods. Social Responsibility Journal, 9 (4), 622-640. doi: 10.1108/SRJ-03-2012-0035
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Waste Clays from the Mining Sector as Raw Material for Low Carbon Cements
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Vinh Dao
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Doctor Philosophy
From Neglect to Prominence: The Political Ecology of Environmental Governance of Artisanal and Small-Scale Sand Mining in Indonesia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lynda Lawson
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the economic dimensions of mineral security for poverty reduction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shabbir Ahmad, Professor Daniel Franks
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Doctor Philosophy
Incorporating mineral security into multi-dimensional poverty assessments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lynda Lawson, Professor Daniel Franks
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