IM4DC supports developing nations

In partnership with the Australian Government, The University of Western Australia and The University of Queensland have established the International Mining for Development Centre to assist in lifting the quality of life in developing nations through a more sustainable use of mineral and energy resources.

IM4DC commenced operations in October 2011 to assist in improving incomes, employment, enterprise opportunities and life outcomes for people in rural and urban areas of developing countries. IM4DC facilitates establishment of world class mining industries to boost overall economic development. The benefits of the work of IM4DC for developing nations are realised principally through increased skill levels of key personnel within government, universities, research institutions and civil society organisations to bring about:

• Improved policies and practices in the governance and management of extractive industries and their interactions with society and the environment
• Improved legislative frameworks
• Improved knowledge of a country’s resources base
• An ability to continue to build local capacity in minerals governance and mining

Download the IM4DC brochure here

Joint Venture

The IM4DC was established as a joint venture between The University of Western Australia and the University of Queensland in October 2011, with grant funding from the Australian Government through AusAID.

Mining for Development Initiative

IM4DC is a key element of Australia’s Mining for Development Initiative, which provides these countries with the Australian expertise they need to build a sustainable mining sector, making better use of revenues, improving socially and environmentally sustainable development, and growing the economy. In this way, the Initiative is helping developing countries use their natural resources to grow their economies and provide social benefits to their people.

More information on the Mining for Development Initiative can be found here