IM4DC is currently hosting a flagship course focused on providing an understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts on minerals policy that inform regulatory frameworks and economics in the resource sector. The course involves a group of 18 representatives from 13 nations, from government, civil society organisations and academic institutions, who are engaged in resource […]
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Action research reports support sustainability
A key part of IM4DC’s program is to commission Action Research into aspects of mining for development. Researchers deliver reports on their findings and these are posted on the IM4DC website here More than 50 reports are now available. These include reports that have been produced by developing country researchers who are students in Australia and […]
Emerging Leaders in African Mining 2015 – Video record online
A video summary of the Emerging Leaders in African Mining (ELAM) 2015 program is now available on the IM4DC YouTube channel. IM4DC, in collaboration with the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), presented ELAM for the second time in February this year. A third program is already in the works for 2016, is to be presented […]
Mining and Development Infrastructure Study Tour
IM4DC is hosting a study tour in Perth, Western Australia that focuses on approaches to the provision of mining-related infrastructure that facilitates good development outcomes for all stakeholders. Timely provision of infrastructure to support both mining and other economic development is critical to ensuring economic and social benefits flow from development of natural resources. Involving […]
Q and A with an IM4DC Fellow – Mesfin Gebremichael
In recent months, several IM4DC Fellows have undertaken extended activities in Australia to conduct research and build knowledge in key aspects of mining for development. One such Fellow is Mesfin Gebremichael, Manager of Geo-Information Services, from the South East African Mineral Centre (SEAMIC) in Tanzania. As part of his IM4DC Fellowship, Mesfin travelled to Perth, […]
Resource development and human well-being in Papua New Guinea
Industry, academic, civil society and government stakeholders discussed the future of resource development and human wellbeing in Papua New Guinea at a conference at the Gateway Hotel between 17 and 19 March 2015. The keynote speech was delivered by Hon. Charles Abel, the Minister for National Planning who provided participants with an insight into the […]
Mining for development practitioners heading to Perth
Building knowledge and capacity to enable sharing of benefits from development of minerals and energy resources is the focus of the Mining for Development Conference being held in Perth at the end of April. Hosted by IM4DC at The University of Western Australia, the conference will focus discussions around the key theme of ‘Shared goals […]
IM4DC Gender Strategy
Extractive industries are a major source of revenue for many resource-rich economies around the world and are central to economic growth and social development. The full benefit of resources development can only be realised, however, if women and girls participate fully in all aspects of resources activity and consequent economic development and social progress. This requires that […]
What’s happening in May and June
During March and April, IM4DC has delivered nine short courses and study tours in Africa, South East Asia, Peru and Australia, covering economic, commercial, social and environmental topics relating to resources development. We have sponsored seven IM4DC Fellows to undertake projects with institutions. Six new action research reports have been published. IM4DC also presented an […]
IM4DC Gender Strategy
Extractive industries are a major source of revenue for many resource-rich economies around the world and are central to economic growth and social development. The full benefit of resources development can only be realised, however, if women and girls participate fully in all aspects of resources activity and consequent economic development and social progress. This […]
IM4DC Alumni Day in Ghana
The value of Australian-sponsored capacity-building in mining governance was highlighted in Accra, Ghana in February by the presence of the Hon Nii Osah Mills, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources at the IM4DC Alumni Day. This was the third national alumni day in a row organised by IM4DC to be attended by a Minister or […]
UWA and UQ Minerals and Energy for Development Alliance
The Energy and Minerals Institute (EMI) at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at The University of Queensland (UQ) have formed the Minerals and Energy for Development Alliance to build on the success of IM4DC. Consistent with IM4DC’s mission, the Alliance will focus on assisting emerging resource economies to […]
Message from the Director – Activity and impact as IM4DC moves towards wind-down
As IM4DC enters its final four months of activity, the months of March and April will be the most intense of our short history. No less than 10 short courses, study tours and workshops will be presented, plus the IM4DC Alumni Forum and Mining for Development Conference on 29 and 30 April. The following article, […]
Action Research highlight: A community’s ‘right to know’ – Adding practical support to the idea of prior consultation
An IM4DC-sponsored action research project acknowledges the vital importance of systematic community capacity building prior to the commencement of mining activities. Stakeholder capacity to understand and take positive action around mining and sustainable development is a well-recognised challenge. The primary response to this challenge has been to build industry capacity to manage impacts and maximise […]
Africa Mining Indaba – a platform for capacity-building as well as investment
IM4DC had a strong presence and involvement in this year’s African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town in early February. Personnel from IM4DC – both staff and alumni – participated in many of the side events, which this year included launches of many reports and tools that will help to guide activities in minerals, energy […]
Emerging Leaders in African Mining Program 2015
During February, IM4DC together with the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) proudly presented the second Emerging Leaders in African Mining (ELAM) program. The program was aimed at young professionals working in government, university, civil society, community organisations and the private sector in Africa who deal with mining and development issues and have been identified as […]
Skills and education: the key to unlocking development from mining
The journal of Australia’s mining professional association, AusIMM Bulletin, this month features an article on the importance of education and training to achieving sustainable mining development. It can be found here Written by IM4DC Deputy Director Education and Australian Capability, Robin Evans, the article draws on three years of experience with IM4DC to identify critical success […]
University of Ghana short course on mining law
During the first week of March, the University of Ghana’s Law School delivered the third iteration of a short course on Mining Law and Policy for Sustainable Development at the UG Legon campus in Accra. This followed the development and successful delivery of the course twice during 2014, underwritten by the Australian Government through the […]
Conference on human development indicators and extractive industries in PNG
A three-day conference on human development indicators and extractive industries in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has attracted more than 100 participants. The conference was organised by IM4DC and ANUedge in association with the PNG Institute of National Affairs (INA) and held 17 to 19 March in Port Moresby. The conference examined what is already known […]
Message from the Director – partnerships with governments, industry and NGOs vital to success
The just-released IM4DC Highlights 2011-2014 report provides vivid examples of how IM4DC and its partners have achieved substantial and sustainable improvements to mining governance capacity in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America. As a new World Bank study of mining-dependent countries in Sub-Saharan Africa shows, mining can result in positive impacts on […]