My research is primarily aimed at quantifying the physical (including hydrological), geochemical and biological processes that control the distribution and cycling of elements at the earths surface. Quantitatively understanding the past and present processes controlling these biogeochemical cycles allows us to predict impacts of human perturbations, mitigate these impacts and design remediation or rehabilitation strategies.
My research interests include applications of isotopic and geochemical tracers in natural and mining systems to determine water balance, water sources, mixing and biogeochemical processes; water quality/quantity interactions in mineral processing and mine site water management; role/interactions of hydrological processes, geochemical reactions and biological processes controlling mine site water quality; and implications of mine site water and land management on surface water quality and ecosystem function and services.
Conference Publication: A multi-tracer study to examine the fluid-rock and microbial processes controlling the composition of the groundwater and gas of the Walloon Subgroup, Surat Basin
Baublys, Kim, Harald Hofmann, Golding, Sue and Vink, Sue (2022). A multi-tracer study to examine the fluid-rock and microbial processes controlling the composition of the groundwater and gas of the Walloon Subgroup, Surat Basin. 15th Australian Environmental Isotope Conference, Ballina, NSW Australia, 14-16 Nov 2022.
Journal Article: Influence of calcium on the toxicity of saline solutions to the mayfly, Austrophlebioides sp. AV11
Nanjappa, Vinitha, Vink, Sue, Dunlop, Jason, Krosch, Matt N. and Mann, Reinier (2022). Influence of calcium on the toxicity of saline solutions to the mayfly, Austrophlebioides sp. AV11. Marine and Freshwater Research, 73 (12), 1499-1509. doi: 10.1071/mf22001
Journal Article: Managing the risks of missing international climate targets
Taylor, Graeme and Vink, Sue (2021). Managing the risks of missing international climate targets. Climate Risk Management, 34 100379, 100379. doi: 10.1016/j.crm.2021.100379
Reducing uncertainty in long term water quality predictions for final void management
(2020–2023) Australian Coal Association Research Program
(2017–2018) Australian Coal Association Research Program
BMA AQUA-ECO Health sampling project (2015 - 2016 wet seasons)
(2015–2016) Central Queensland University
(2016) Doctor Philosophy
(2015) Master Philosophy
Microbial Communities in an Ephemeral Stream System and the Implications of Saline Mine Discharge
(2015) Doctor Philosophy
Moran, Chris and Vink, Sue (2010). Assessment of impacts of the proposed coal seam gas operations on surface and groundwater systems in the Murray-Darling Basin. Not available:
Moran, C. J., Vink, S., Kunz, N. and Keenan, J. (2009). Summary of International water issues in mining and metals: A scoping paper prepared for the International Council for Mining and Metals. Brisbane, Qld Australia: CWiMI.
Scoping study: Groundwater impacts of Coal Seam Gas Development - assessment and monitoring
Vink, Sue, Kunz, Nadja, Barrett, Damian and Moran, Chris (2008). Scoping study: Groundwater impacts of Coal Seam Gas Development - assessment and monitoring. CWiMI: Document reference: P08-010-002.doc St Lucia, QLD Australia: CWiMI.
Scoping Study: Groundwater Impacts of Coal Seam Gas Development – Assessment and Monitoring
Barrett, Damian, Kunz, , Nadja, Moran, Chris and Vink, Sue (2008). Scoping Study: Groundwater Impacts of Coal Seam Gas Development – Assessment and Monitoring. Brisbane, Queensland: Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry (CWIM)I.
Managing regulated flows and contaminant cycles in floodplain rivers
Ryder, D. and Vink, S. (2007). Managing regulated flows and contaminant cycles in floodplain rivers. Salt, Nutrient, Sediment and Interactions: Findings from the National River Contaminants Program. (pp. 109-126) edited by Mortlock, A.. Australia: Land & Water Australia.
Influence of calcium on the toxicity of saline solutions to the mayfly, Austrophlebioides sp. AV11
Nanjappa, Vinitha, Vink, Sue, Dunlop, Jason, Krosch, Matt N. and Mann, Reinier (2022). Influence of calcium on the toxicity of saline solutions to the mayfly, Austrophlebioides sp. AV11. Marine and Freshwater Research, 73 (12), 1499-1509. doi: 10.1071/mf22001
Managing the risks of missing international climate targets
Taylor, Graeme and Vink, Sue (2021). Managing the risks of missing international climate targets. Climate Risk Management, 34 100379, 100379. doi: 10.1016/j.crm.2021.100379
Baublys, K. A., Hofmann, H., Esterle, J. S., Cendón, D. I., Vink, S. and Golding, S. D. (2021). Geochemical influences on methanogenic groundwater from a low rank coal seam gas reservoir: Walloon Subgroup, Surat Basin. International Journal of Coal Geology, 246 103841, 103841. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2021.103841
Flow system of the Hutton sandstone in the northern Surat Basin, Australia
Vink, Sue, Underschultz, Jim, Guiton, Sam, Xu, Juan and Honari, Vahab (2020). Flow system of the Hutton sandstone in the northern Surat Basin, Australia. Hydrogeology Journal, 28 (1), 89-102. doi: 10.1007/s10040-019-02097-7
The 3D Water Atlas: a tool to facilitate and communicate new understanding of groundwater systems
Wolhuter, Alexandra, Vink, Sue, Gebers, Andre, Pambudi, Friska, Hunter, Jane and Underschultz, Jim (2019). The 3D Water Atlas: a tool to facilitate and communicate new understanding of groundwater systems. Hydrogeology Journal, 28 (1), 361-373. doi: 10.1007/s10040-019-02032-w
The influence of riparian vegetation on water quality in a mixed land use river basin
Chua, Evan M., Wilson, Scott P., Vink, Sue and Flint, Nicole (2019). The influence of riparian vegetation on water quality in a mixed land use river basin. River Research and Applications, 35 (3), 259-267. doi: 10.1002/rra.3410
Chua, Evan M., Flint, Nicole, Wilson, Scott P. and Vink, Sue (2018). Potential for biomonitoring metals and metalloids using fish condition and tissue analysis in an agricultural and coal mining region. Chemosphere, 202, 598-608. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.03.080
Coal seam gas associated water production in Queensland: actual vs predicted
Underschultz, J. R., Vink, S. and Garnett, A. (2018). Coal seam gas associated water production in Queensland: actual vs predicted. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 52, 410-422. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2018.02.010
Werner, Angela K., Watt, Kerrianne, Cameron, Cate, Vink, Sue, Page, Andrew and Jagals, Paul (2018). Examination of child and adolescent hospital admission rates in Queensland, Australia, 1995-2011: a comparison of coal seam gas, coal mining, and rural areas. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 22 (9), 1306-1318. doi: 10.1007/s10995-018-2511-4
The importance of assessing cumulative impacts on water: CSG development in Australia
Vink, S. (2018). The importance of assessing cumulative impacts on water: CSG development in Australia. Enerugi Shigen, 39 (4), 26-32.
Krosch, Matt N., Bryant, Litticia M. and Vink, Sue (2017). Differential gene expression of Australian Cricotopus draysoni (Diptera: Chironomidae) populations reveals seasonal association in detoxification gene regulation. Scientific Reports, 7 (1) 14263, 14263. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-14736-8
Use of coal seam water for agriculture in Queensland, Australia
Monckton, David, Cavaye, Jim, Huth, Neil and Vink, Sue (2017). Use of coal seam water for agriculture in Queensland, Australia. Water International, 42 (5), 599-617. doi: 10.1080/02508060.2017.1339259
Werner, Angela K., Cameron, Cate M., Watt, Kerrianne, Vink, Sue, Jagals, Paul and Page, Andrew (2017). Is increasing coal seam gas well development activity associated with increasing hospitalisation rates in Queensland, Australia? An exploratory analysis 1995–2011. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14 (5) 540, 540. doi: 10.3390/ijerph14050540
The adverse effect of disrupted water-borne bacteria cells on flotation
Liu, Wenying, Moran, C. J. and Vink, Sue (2016). The adverse effect of disrupted water-borne bacteria cells on flotation. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 157, 128-133. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2016.10.007
Adiansyah, Joni Safaat, Rosano, Michele, Vink, Sue, Keir, Greg and Stokes, Jason R. (2016). Synergising water and energy requirements to improve sustainability performance in mine tailings management. Journal of Cleaner Production, 133, 5-17. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.05.100
The joint action of saline water and flotation reagents in stabilizing froth in coal flotation
Wei, T., Peng, Y. and Vink, S. (2016). The joint action of saline water and flotation reagents in stabilizing froth in coal flotation. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 148, 15-22. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2016.01.005
All-age hospitalization rates in coal seam gas areas in Queensland, Australia, 1995–2011
Werner, Angela K., Watt, Kerrianne, Cameron, Cate M., Vink, Sue, Page, Andrew and Jagals, Paul (2016). All-age hospitalization rates in coal seam gas areas in Queensland, Australia, 1995–2011. BMC Public Health, 16 (1) 125, 125.1-125.11. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-2787-5
Energy from the foodbowl: associated land-use conflicts, risks and wicked problems
Everingham, Jo-Anne, Collins, Nina, Cavaye, Jim, Rifkin, Will, Vink, Sue, Baumgartl, Thomas and Rodriguez, Daniel (2016). Energy from the foodbowl: associated land-use conflicts, risks and wicked problems. Landscape and Urban Planning, 154, 68-80. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.01.011
A framework for a sustainable approach to mine tailings management: disposal strategies
Adiansyah, Joni Safaat, Rosano, Michele, Vink, Sue and Keir, Greg (2015). A framework for a sustainable approach to mine tailings management: disposal strategies. Journal of Cleaner Production, 108 (A), 1050-1062. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.139
Baublys, K. A., Hamilton, S. K., Golding, S. D., Vink, S. and Esterle, J. (2015). Microbial controls on the origin and evolution of coal seam gases and production waters of the Walloon Subgroup; Surat Basin, Australia. International Journal of Coal Geology, 147-148, 85-104. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2015.06.007
Krosch, Matt N., Cranston, Peter S., Baker, Andrew M. and Vink, Sue (2015). Molecular data extend Australian Cricotopus midge (Chironomidae) species diversity, and provide a phylogenetic hypothesis for biogeography and freshwater monitoring. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 175 (3), 496-509. doi: 10.1111/zoj.12284
Hunter, Jane, Brooking, Charles, Reading, Lucy and Vink, Sue (2015). A web-based system enabling the integration, analysis and 3D sub-surface visualization of groundwater monitoring data and geological models. International Journal of Digital Earth, 9 (2), 197-214. doi: 10.1080/17538947.2014.1002866
Werner, Angela K., Vink, Sue, Watt, Kerrianne and Jagals, Paul (2015). Environmental health impacts of unconventional natural gas development: A review of the current strength of evidence. Science of The Total Environment, 505, 1127-1141. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.10.084
Wang, Bo, Peng, Yongjun and Vink, Sue (2014). Effect of saline water on the flotation of fine and coarse coal particles in the presence of clay minerals. Minerals Engineering, 66, 145-151. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.03.016
Li, Xiaofang, Huang, Longbin, Bond, Philip L., Lu, Yang and Vink, Sue (2014). Bacterial diversity in response to direct revegetation in the Pb–Zn–Cu tailings under subtropical and semi-arid conditions. Ecological Engineering, 68, 233-240. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2014.03.044
Water accounting: international approaches to policy and decision-making
Vink, Sue (2014). Water accounting: international approaches to policy and decision-making. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 21 (2), 219-220. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2014.881243
Application of an exergy approach to understand energy demand of mine water management options
Nguyen, M. T., Ziemski, M. and Vink, S. (2014). Application of an exergy approach to understand energy demand of mine water management options. Journal of Cleaner Production, 84 (1), 639-648. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.04.004
Coal seam gas and water issues
Vink, Sue (2014). Coal seam gas and water issues. The Aus IMM Bulletin (1).
Water and energy synergy and trade-off potentials in mine water management
Nguyen, M. T., Vink, S., Ziemski, M. and Barrett, D. J. (2014). Water and energy synergy and trade-off potentials in mine water management. Journal of Cleaner Production, 84 (1), 629-638. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.01.063
Impact of chalcopyrite depression by water-borne bacteria in pure and combined mineral systems
Liu, Wenying, Moran, C. J. and Vink, Sue (2013). Impact of chalcopyrite depression by water-borne bacteria in pure and combined mineral systems. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 123, 18-24. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2013.04.017
Mechanism study of the impact of water-borne bacteria on flotation
Liu, Wenying, Moran, C. J. and Vink, Sue (2013). Mechanism study of the impact of water-borne bacteria on flotation. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 123, 39-45. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2013.04.015
Diagnosis of the surface chemistry effects on fine coal flotation using saline water
Wang, Bo, Peng, Yongjun and Vink, Sue (2013). Diagnosis of the surface chemistry effects on fine coal flotation using saline water. Energy and Fuels, 27 (8), 4869-4874. doi: 10.1021/ef400909r
Liu, Wenying, Moran, Chris J. and Vink, Sue (2013). Managing the potential risks of using bacteria-laden water in mineral processing to protect freshwater. Environmental Science & Technology, 47 (12), 6582-6588. doi: 10.1021/es400671h
A review of the effect of water quality on flotation
Liu, Wenying, Moran, C. J. and Vink, Sue (2013). A review of the effect of water quality on flotation. Minerals Engineering, 53, 91-100. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.07.011
Quantitative risk-based approach for improving water quality management in mining
Liu, Wenying, Moran, Chris J. and Vink, Sue (2011). Quantitative risk-based approach for improving water quality management in mining. Environmental Science & Technology, 45 (17), 7459-7464. doi: 10.1021/es201876c
Measures, C. I., Satoa, T., Vink, S., Howell, S. and Li, Y.H. (2010). The fractional solubility of aluminium from mineral aerosols collected in Hawaii and implications for atmospheric deposition of biogeochemically important trace elements. Marine Chemistry, 120 (1-4), 144-153. doi: 10.1016/j.marchem.2009.01.014
Salt dissolution dynamics on surface mine spoils
Gozzard, E., Vink, S., Nanjappa, V. and Moran, C. J. (2009). Salt dissolution dynamics on surface mine spoils. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Technology, 118 (3/4), 177-184. doi: 10.1179/174328610X12682159815181
Vink, S., Moran, C. J., Golding, S. D., Baublys, K. and Nanjappa, V. (2009). Understanding mine site water and salt dynamics to support integrated water quality and quantity management. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Technology, 118 (3), 185-192. doi: 10.1179/174328610X12682159815226
Vink, S., Ford, P. W., Bormans, M., Kelly, C. and Turley, C. (2007). Contrasting nutrient exports from a forested and an agricultural catchment in south-eastern Australia.. Biogeochemistry, 84 (3), 247-264. doi: 10.1007/s10533-007-9113-3
Measures, C. I., Brown, M. T. and Vink, S. (2005). Dust deposition to the surface waters of the western and central North Pacific inferred from surface water dissolved aluminum concentrations. Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, 6 (9) Q09M03, n/a-n/a. doi: 10.1029/2005GC000922
Vink, S., Bormans, M., Ford, P. W. and Grigg, N. J. (2005). Quantifying ecosystem metabolism in the middle reaches of Murrumbidgee River during irrigation flow releases. Marine And Freshwater Research, 56 (2), 227-241. doi: 10.1071/MF04187
Hiscock, MR, Marra, J, Smith, WO, Goericke, R, Measures, C, Vink, S, Olson, RJ, Sosik, HM and Barber, RT (2003). Primary productivity and its regulation in the Pacific Sector of the Southern Ocean Primary productivity and its regulation in the Pacific Sector of the Southern Ocean Pages 533-558 Michael R. Hiscock, John Marra, Walker O. Smith Jr., Ralf Goericke, Chris. Deep-sea Research. Part II, Topical Studies in Oceanography, 50 (3-4), 533-558. doi: 10.1016/S0967-0645(02)00583-0
Volcanically influenced iron and aluminum cloud water deposition to Hawaii
Benitez-Nelson, CR, Vink, SM, Carrillo, JH and Huebert, BJ (2003). Volcanically influenced iron and aluminum cloud water deposition to Hawaii. Atmospheric Environment, 37 (4), 535-544. doi: 10.1016/S1352-2310(02)00892-0
Geochemistry of atmospheric aerosols generated from lava-seawater interactions
Sansone, FJ, Benitez-Nelson, CR, Resing, JA, DeCarlo, EH, Vink, SM, Heath, JA and Huebert, BJ (2002). Geochemistry of atmospheric aerosols generated from lava-seawater interactions. Geophysical Research Letters, 29 (9), 49-1. doi: 10.1029/2001GL013882
Seasonal dynamics of phytoplankton in the Antarctic Polar Front region at 170°W
Landry, MR, Selph, KE, Brown, SL, Abbott, MR, Measures, CI, Vink, S, Allen, CB, Calbet, A, Christensen, S and Nolla, H (2002). Seasonal dynamics of phytoplankton in the Antarctic Polar Front region at 170°W. Deep-sea Research Part Ii-topical Studies In Oceanography, 49 (9-10), 1843-1865. doi: 10.1016/S0967-0645(02)00015-2
Dissolved Fe in the upper waters of the Pacific sector of the Southern Ocean
Measures, C. I. and Vink, S. (2001). Dissolved Fe in the upper waters of the Pacific sector of the Southern Ocean. Deep-sea Research Part Ii-topical Studies In Oceanography, 48 (19-20), 3913-3941. doi: 10.1016/S0967-0645(01)00074-1
Mengelt, C., Abbott, M. R., Barth, J. A., Letelier, R. M., Measures, C. I. and Vink, S. (2001). Phytoplankton pigment distribution in relation to silicic acid,, iron and the physical structure across the Antarctic Polar Front, 170 degrees W, during austral summer. Deep-sea Research Part Ii-topical Studies In Oceanography, 48 (19-20), 4081-4100. doi: 10.1016/S0967-0645(01)00081-9
Vink, S and Measures, CI (2001). The role of dust deposition in determining surface water distributions of Al and Fe in the South West Atlantic. Deep-sea Research Part Ii-topical Studies In Oceanography, 48 (13), 2787-2809. doi: 10.1016/S0967-0645(01)00018-2
Vink, S, Boyle, EA, Measures, CI and Yuan, J (2000). Automated high resolution determination of the trace elements iron and aluminium in the surface ocean using a towed fish coupled to flow injection analysis. Deep-Sea Research Part I-Oceanographic Research Papers, 47 (6), 1141-1156. doi: 10.1016/S0967-0637(99)00074-6
On the use of dissolved aluminum in surface waters to estimate dust deposition to the ocean
Measures, CI and Vink, S (2000). On the use of dissolved aluminum in surface waters to estimate dust deposition to the ocean. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 14 (1), 317-327. doi: 10.1029/1999GB001188
Seasonal variations in the distribution of Fe and Al in the surface waters of the Arabian Sea
Measures, CI and Vink, S (1999). Seasonal variations in the distribution of Fe and Al in the surface waters of the Arabian Sea. Deep-Sea Research Part Ii-Topical Studies in Oceanography, 46 (8-9), 1597-1622. doi: 10.1016/S0967-0645(99)00037-5
Distribution of phosphorus in sediments from Tomales Bay, California
Vink, S, Chambers, RM and Smith, SV (1997). Distribution of phosphorus in sediments from Tomales Bay, California. Marine Geology, 139 (1-4), 157-179. doi: 10.1016/S0025-3227(96)00109-0
Chambers, RM, Fourqurean, JW, Hollibaugh, JT and Vink, SM (1995). Importance of terrestrially-derived, particulate phosphorus to phosphorus dynamics in a west coast estuary. Estuaries, 18 (3), 518-526. doi: 10.2307/1352369
Diver-operated piston corer for nearshore use
Sansone, FJ, Hollibaugh, JT, Vink, SM, Chambers, RM, Joye, SB and Popp, BN (1994). Diver-operated piston corer for nearshore use. Estuaries, 17 (3), 716-720. doi: 10.2307/1352420
Impact of land runoff on water quality in an Hawaiian estuary
Laws, EA, Hiraoka, J, Mura, M, Punu, B, Rust, T, Vink, S and Yamamura, C (1994). Impact of land runoff on water quality in an Hawaiian estuary. Marine Environmental Research, 38 (3), 225-241. doi: 10.1016/0141-1136(94)90009-4
Sulfate Reduction and Sediment Metabolism in Tomales Bay, California
Chambers, RM, Hollibaugh, JT and Vink, SM (1994). Sulfate Reduction and Sediment Metabolism in Tomales Bay, California. Biogeochemistry, 25 (1), 1-18. doi: 10.1007/BF00000509
Dollar, S. J., Smith, S. V., Vink, S. M., Obrebski, S. and Hollibaugh, J. T. (1991). Annual cycle of benthic nutrient fluxes in Tomales Bay, California, and contribution of the benthos to total ecosystem metabolism. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 79 (1-2), 115-125. doi: 10.3354/meps079115
Tomales bay metabolism: CNP stoichiometry and ecosystem heterotrophy at the land-sea interface
Smith, SV, Hollibaugh, JT, Dollar, SJ and Vink, S (1991). Tomales bay metabolism: CNP stoichiometry and ecosystem heterotrophy at the land-sea interface. Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science, 33 (3), 223-257. doi: 10.1016/0272-7714(91)90055-G
Tomales Bay, California: A case for carbon‐controlled nitrogen cycling
Smith, SV, Hollibaugh, JT and Vink, S (1989). Tomales Bay, California: A case for carbon‐controlled nitrogen cycling. Limnology and Oceanography, 34 (1), 37-52. doi: 10.4319/lo.1989.34.1.0037
High Dissolved C-P Excretion Ratios for Large Benthic Marine-Invertebrates
Vink, S and Atkinson, MJ (1985). High Dissolved C-P Excretion Ratios for Large Benthic Marine-Invertebrates. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 21 (1-2), 191-195. doi: 10.3354/meps021191
Black, R, Codd, C, Hebbert, D, Vink, S and Burt, J (1984). The functional significance of the relative size of Aristotle's lantern in the sea urchin Echinometra mathaei (de Blainville). Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 77 (1-2), 81-97. doi: 10.1016/0022-0981(84)90052-2
Baublys, Kim, Harald Hofmann, Golding, Sue and Vink, Sue (2022). A multi-tracer study to examine the fluid-rock and microbial processes controlling the composition of the groundwater and gas of the Walloon Subgroup, Surat Basin. 15th Australian Environmental Isotope Conference, Ballina, NSW Australia, 14-16 Nov 2022.
Huynh, Trang and Vink, Sue (2015). A real-time in-situ sampling method of DGT for monitoring bioavailability of metal and metalloids in river water receiving mine water discharge. DGT Conference 2015: From DGT Research to Environmental Assessment, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, 28 September to 1 October 2015.
Emerging complexity of the Great Artesian Basin aquifer systems in the Surat
Underschultz, Jim and Vink, Sue (2015). Emerging complexity of the Great Artesian Basin aquifer systems in the Surat. International Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 13-16 September 2015. Tulsa, OK, USA: Society of Exploration Geophysicists and American Association of Petroleum Geologists. doi: 10.1190/ice2015-2205979
Monitoring bioavailability of heavy metals in river water receiving mine water discharge
Huynh, Trang and Vink, Sue (2015). Monitoring bioavailability of heavy metals in river water receiving mine water discharge. International River Symposium. Healthy Rivers – Healthy Economies, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-24 September 2015.
Hunter, Jane, Gebers, Andre, Reading, Lucy and Vink, Sue (2015). Understanding connectivity between groundwater chemistry data and geological stratigraphy via 3D sub-surface visualization and analysis. 11th IFIP WG 5.11 International Symposium on Environmental Software Systems, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 25-27 March 2015. New York, NY, United States: Springer New York. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-15994-2_48
Designer tailings – an integrated model for tailings management
Edraki, M., Huynh, T., Baumgartl, T., Huang, L., Andrusiewicz, M., Tungpalan, K., Tayebi-Khorami, M., Wightman, E., Palaniandy, S., Manlapig, E., Evans, C., Farrokhpay, S., Bradshaw, D. and Vink, S. (2014). Designer tailings – an integrated model for tailings management. Life-of-Mine 2014, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 July 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AUSIMM.
Designer tailings: improving the management of tailings through collaborative research
Edraki, Mansour, Huynh, Trang, Baumgartl, Thomas, Huang, Longbin, Andrusiewicz, Michal, Tungpalan, Kate, Tayebi-Khorami, Maedeh, Wightman, Elaine, Palaniandy, Sam, Manlapig, Emmanuel, Evans, Cathy, Farrokhpay, Saeed, Bradshaw, Dee and Vink, Sue (2014). Designer tailings: improving the management of tailings through collaborative research. AMD14: The Triennial 8th Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 29 April–2 May, 2014. Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia: JKTech.
Everingham, Jo-Anne, Collins, Nina, Rifkin, Will, Rodriguez, Daniel, Baumgartl, Thomas, Cavaye, Jim and Vink, Sue (2014). How farmers, graziers, miners, and gas-industry personnel see their potential for coexistence in rural Queensland. Richardson, TX United States: Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/167016-PA
Water as risk in mining – media analysis and the RISKGATE body of knowledge
Shi, M., Kirsch, P. A., Vink, S. and Harris, J. (2014). Water as risk in mining – media analysis and the RISKGATE body of knowledge. Life-of-Mine 2014, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 July 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AUSIMM.
Beyond science and engineering: Tackling socio-environmental issues in the resources industry
Everingham, J., Collins, N., Baumgartl, T., Vink, S., Mulligan, D., Rifkin, W., Rodriguez, D. and Cavaye, J (2013). Beyond science and engineering: Tackling socio-environmental issues in the resources industry. Sustainable Development in Minerals Industry Conference (SDIMI), Milos Island, Greece, 30 June - 3 July 2013.
Danoucaras, A. N., Woodley, A. and Vink, S. (2013). Corporate sustainability reporting for water: water footprint, global reporting initiative and the water accounting framework. Sixth International Conference Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2013), Milos Island, Greece, 30 June - 3 July 2013. Imerovigli, Greece: Heliotopos.
Designing mine tailings through collaborative research
Edraki, Mansour, Huynh, Trang, Baumgartl, Thomas, Huang, Longbin, Andrusiewicz, Michal, Tungpalan, Kate, Tayebi-Khorami, Maedeh, Wightman, Elaine, Palaniandy, Sam, Manlapig, Emmanuel, Evans, Cathy, Farrokhpay, Saeed, Bradshaw, Dee and Vink, Sue (2013). Designing mine tailings through collaborative research. enviromine2013: 3rd International Seminar on Environmental Issues in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 4-6 December, 2013. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Determining the impacts of salinity on freshwater organisms
Vink, S., Mann, R., Nanjappa, V. and Prasad, R. (2013). Determining the impacts of salinity on freshwater organisms. Water in Mining 2013, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-28 November, 2013. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM).
Everingham, J., Collins, N., Rifkin, W., Rodriguez, D., Baumgartl, T., Cavaye, J. and Vink, S. (2013). How farmers, graziers, miners, and gas industry personnel see their potential for co-existence in rural Queensland. SPE 13URCE: Unconventional Resources Conference and Exhibition-Asia Pacific 2013, South Bank, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November, 2013. Richardson, TX, USA: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). doi: 10.2118/167016-MS
Improving coarse coal flotation by enhancing surface hydrophobicity and froth stability
Liu, Di, Peng, Yongjun and Vink, Sue (2013). Improving coarse coal flotation by enhancing surface hydrophobicity and froth stability. Chemeca 2013: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 September-2 October, 2013. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Institution of Engineers, Australia.
Is zero discharge a viable or useful concept in mine water management?
Wolhuter, A. and Vink, S. (2013). Is zero discharge a viable or useful concept in mine water management?. Water in Mining 2013, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-28 November, 2013. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM).
Regulating mine water releases using water quality trading
Vink, Sue, Hoey, David, Robbins, Sarah and Roux, Estelle (2013). Regulating mine water releases using water quality trading. International Mine Water Association Annual Conference on Reliable Mine Water Technology, Golden, CO, United States, 6-9 August 2013. Sydney, NS, Canada: International Mine Water Association - IMWA.
Selection of Mine Water Management Options Considering both Water and Energy Impacts
Nguyen, M. T., Vink, S. and Ziemski, M. (2013). Selection of Mine Water Management Options Considering both Water and Energy Impacts. Water in Mining 2013, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-28 November, 2013. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM).
The effects of increased salinity on microbially mediated ecosystem processes in ephemeral streams
Kerr, J. L., Vink, S. and Beyer-Robson, J. (2013). The effects of increased salinity on microbially mediated ecosystem processes in ephemeral streams. Water in Mining 2013, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-28 November, 2013. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM).
Determining the effect of clay minerals in coal flotation using saline water
Liu, D., Wang, B., Peng, Y. and Vink, S. (2012). Determining the effect of clay minerals in coal flotation using saline water. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Australia, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Flotation of chalcopyrite in water containing bacteria
Liu, Wenying, Moran, Chris and Vink, Suzanna (2012). Flotation of chalcopyrite in water containing bacteria. First International Symposium on Water in Mineral Processing, Seattle, United States, 19 - 22 February 2012. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration.
Impact of salinity on freshwater macroinvertebrates in the Fitzroy catchment
Prashad, Rajesh and Vink, Sue (2012). Impact of salinity on freshwater macroinvertebrates in the Fitzroy catchment. 2nd SETAC Australasia Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 4-6 July 2012. Brisbane, Australia: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC).
Mine water management in variable climate regimes
Vink, Sue and Robbins, Sarah (2012). Mine water management in variable climate regimes. International Mine Water Association Symposium (IMWA 2012) , Bunbury, WA, Australia, 30 September - 4 October 2012. Perth, Australia: International Mine Water Association.
Quantifying cation uptake into coal during flotation with saline water
Vink, S., Merritt, J. and Moran, C. (2012). Quantifying cation uptake into coal during flotation with saline water. Fourteenth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Canberra, Australia, 9-13 September 2012. Newcastle West, NSW, Australia: Australian Coal Preparation Society.
Mann, Reinier M., Vink, Sue, Micevska, Tina, Hobbs, Dustin and Smith, Rose E. W. (2012). Sweet or savoury: overcoming logistical problems associated with routine toxicity testing of saline waters. 2nd SETAC Australasia Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 4-6 July 2012. Brisbane, Australia: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC).
The effect of clay minerals on coal flotation in fresh and saline water
Wang, B., Peng, Y. and Vink, S. (2012). The effect of clay minerals on coal flotation in fresh and saline water. Fourteenth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Canberra, Australia, 9-13 September 2012. Newcastle West, NSW, Australia: Australian Coal Preparation Society.
Effect of bacteria on the floation of chalcopyrite
Liu, Wenying, Moran, Chris and Vink, Sue (2011). Effect of bacteria on the floation of chalcopyrite. Procemin 2011: 8th International Mineral Processing Seminar, Santiago, Chile, 30 November - 2 December 2011. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Underground mining and water management
Moran, C. J., Vink, S. and Greig, G. (2011). Underground mining and water management. 11th AusIMM Underground Operators' Conference 2011, Canberra, Australia, 21-23 March 2011. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Framework for assessing cumulative effects of mining operations on groundwater systems
Howe, Paul, Moran, Chris J. and Vink, Sue (2010). Framework for assessing cumulative effects of mining operations on groundwater systems. Water in Mining - 2nd International Congress on Water Management in the Mining Industry (WIM 2010), Santiago, Chile, 9-11 June 2010. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Water savings and coal product compromise
Vink, S. and Moran, C. (2010). Water savings and coal product compromise. 25th International Mineral Processing Congress 2010 (IMPC 2010), Brisbane, Australia, 6-10 September 2010. Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM): Carlton South, VIC, Australia.
Salt dissolution dynamics on surface mine spoils
Gozzard, Emma, Vink, Suzanna, Nanjappa, V. and Moran, Chris (2009). Salt dissolution dynamics on surface mine spoils. Water In Mining 2009, Perth, Australia, 15-17 September 2009. Carlton, Victoria: Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.
Vink, Suzanna, Moran, Chris, Golding, Suzanne D., Baublys, Kim A. and Nanjappa, V. (2009). Understanding mine site water and salt dynamics to support integrated water quality and quantity management. Water in Mining 2009 Conference, Perth WA, 15-17 September 2009. Carlton, Victoria: Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.
Riparian biodiversity structure and function: Implications for mine lease management
Vink, S. and Johansen, K. (2008). Riparian biodiversity structure and function: Implications for mine lease management. 11th International Riversymposium, Brisbane, Australia, 1-4 September, 2008.
Water and salt management in Bowen Basin Coal mines
Vink, Sue, Cote, Claire and Moran, Chris (2008). Water and salt management in Bowen Basin Coal mines. Water in Mining 2008: International Congress on Water Management in the Mining Industry, Santiago, Chile, 9-11 July 2008. Santiago, Chile: GECAMIN.
Ryder, D., Vink, S., Bleakley, N. and Burns, A. (2007). Managing sources, sinks and transport of natural contaminants in regulated rivers: a case study in the Murrumbidgee River Catchment, NSW. Australian rivers: making a difference, Albury, New South Wales, Australia, 21/05/07 – 25/05/07. New South Wales, Australia: Charles Sturt University.
De Carlo, EH, Beltran, VL, Shacat, J, Vink, S, Green, WJ and Measures, CI (2002). Comparison of redox controlled trace metal and rare earth cycling in the water columns of the Eastern Tropical North Pacific ocean and a meromictic Antarctic lake.. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.
Review of Particulate Cnp Methods Used by Uh/himb Analytical Services
Walsh, TW, Smith, SV and Vink, S (1991). Review of Particulate Cnp Methods Used by Uh/himb Analytical Services. Workshop On Marine Particles : Analysis and Characterization, Hi, Jan 20-25, 1991. AMER GEOPHYSICAL UNION.
Review of water valuation methods and application to the proposed Central Region Water Network.
Vink, Suzanna M. and Côte, Claire Madeleine (2020). Review of water valuation methods and application to the proposed Central Region Water Network. . Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Agua y relaves una mirada de futuro estrategia de gestión hídrica y de relaves det 2050
Bourke, Pam, Corder, Glen, Cote, Claire, Edraki, Mansour, Littleboy, Anna, Mackenzie, Sarah, McIntyre, Neil, Miraldo Ordens, Carlos, Pagliero, Liliana and Vink, Sue (2020). Agua y relaves una mirada de futuro estrategia de gestión hídrica y de relaves det 2050. Santiago, Chile: SMI ICE Chile.
Collins, Nina, Everingham, Jo-Anne, Baumgartl, Thomas, Vink, Sue, Rodriguez, Daniel, Cavaye, Jim, Mulligan, David and Rifkin, Will (2013). Energy resources from the food bowl: an uneasy co-existence. Identifying and managing cumulative impacts of mining and agriculture.
Coal seam gas, coal and agriculture: water implications
Kaye, Lauren, Barrett, Damian, Vink, Sue, Roux, Estelle, Murray, Cody-Ellen, White, Jackson and Robbins, Sarah (2012). Coal seam gas, coal and agriculture: water implications. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP).
Water issues associated with mining in developing countries
Danoucaras, Natasha, Vink, Sue and Bansuan, Abdula (2012). Water issues associated with mining in developing countries. Perth, WA, Australia: International Mining for Development Centre (IM4DC).
Dunlop, J., Hobbs, H., Mann, R., Nanjappa, V., Smith, R., Vardy, S. and Vink, S. (2011). Development of Ecosystem protection trigger values for sodium sulfate in seasonally flowing streams of the Fitzroy River Basin. ACARP Project C18033 Australia: ACARP.
Reducing uncertainty in long term water quality predictions for final void management
(2020–2023) Australian Coal Association Research Program
(2017–2018) Australian Coal Association Research Program
BMA AQUA-ECO Health sampling project (2015 - 2016 wet seasons)
(2015–2016) Central Queensland University
Water chemistry atlas for CSG fields- Phase 2
(2015–2016) QGC Pty Limited
(2014–2015) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Salinity Tolerance of Freshwater Organisms from the Southern and Western Coalfields
(2014–2015) Australian Coal Association Research Program
A water chemistry atlas for CSG fields: Discovering value beyond baseline monitoring
(2013–2015) Santos Limited
Protection of rivers and environmental flows - Ocoña pilot river basin (Peru)
(2013–2014) AusAID-Australian Agency for International Development
Enhancement of the Coal Seam Gas Water Production Tool: Implementation of enhancements
(2013) UniQuest Pty Ltd
Ecological & hydrogeological survey of Great Artesian Basins
(2012–2015) UniQuest Pty Ltd
Improving the Performance of Froth in Coal Flotation Using Saline Water
(2012–2014) Australian Coal Association Research Program
The Geomicrobiology Laboratory
(2012) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
(2011–2014) Central Queensland University
(2011–2013) UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
Improving the treatment of clay minerals in coal flotation using saline water
(2011–2013) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Anglo American's Water: Zero Net Water Consumption (CRC ORE project subcontract)
(2011–2012) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
Coal Seam Gas, Coal and Agriculture: Water Implications
(2011–2012) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Sustainable Minerals Institute Data Analysis and Visualisation Laboratory
(2011) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
(2010–2013) Australian Coal Association Research Program
(2010–2012) UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
(2006–2007) Technological Resources Pty Limited
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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(2015) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Microbial Communities in an Ephemeral Stream System and the Implications of Saline Mine Discharge
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Understanding Salt Transport in the Hyporheic Zone of Ephemeral Streams
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
The Effect of Polymers on the Treatment of Clay Minerals in Coal Flotation Using Saline Water
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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The Behaviour of Clay Minerals in Coal Flotation Using Saline Water
(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Understanding Froth Stability in Coal Flotation Using Saline Water
(2014) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2013) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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