This page provides access to IM4DC publications and useful links about Mining for Development around the world.
Australian Practice Guides
IM4DC has produced the first of a series of guides to Australian practice in mining. Copies are available for download here:
Mineral royalties and other mining-specific taxes
Mineral royalties and other mining-specific taxes – French version
Mineral royalties and other mining-specific taxes – Portuguese version
Mineral royalities and other mining-specific taxes – Spanish version
Social impact assessment of resource projects
Social impact assessment of resource projects – French version
Social impact assessment of resource projects – Portuguese version
Social impact assessment of resource projects – Spanish version
The management of occupational health and safety in the Australian mining industry
The management of occupational health and safety in the Australian mining industry – French version
The management of occupational health and safety in the Australian mining industry – Spanish version
IM4DC Brochure
Read more about IM4DC in the brochure available. Copies are available for download here:
IM4DC – Supporting sustainable resources development
E-News
Keep up to date with IM4DC’s news and activities. The E-News is produced on a monthly basis. Copies are available for download here:
Presentations
IM4DC has produced a series of presentations. Copies are available for download here:
Building Mining Services Clusters in Australia
Building Human Capacity in Mining-Related Governance and Management
Resource Corridors – A Case Study of the Pilbara Australia
AusAID
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is the Australian government agency responsible for managing Australia’s overseas aid program. The fundamental purpose of Australian aid is to help people overcome poverty. This also serves Australia’s national interests by promoting stability and prosperity both in our region and beyond. Read more
Mining for Development Initiative
The Mining for Development Initiative is helping developing countries use their natural resources to grow their economies and provide social benefits to their people. The aid program is expanding its mining-related assistance to improve resource governance, sustainability and development. Read about the Australian Government’s Mining for Development Initiative
Australia-Africa Partnerships
An objective of Australia’s aid and development approach to Africa is to help build the human resources capacity of African countries, particularly in areas and ways where Australia has recognised strengths and expertise. The Australia-Africa Partnerships Facility (AAPF) is one of the initiatives being used to achieve this objective. Read more
Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry
The leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry, launched in 2006, supports the sustainable development of the Australian minerals industry. Read more
The program has produced a series of handbooks available
Plus a handbook on Social Responsibility in the Mining and Metals Sector in Developing Countries available
World Bank Oil, Gas, and Mining Unit
The objective of the World Bank Oil, Gas, and Mining Unit is to facilitate the extractive industries’ contribution to poverty alleviation and economic growth through the promotion of good governance and sustainable development. Read more
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
The EITI sets a global standard for transparency in oil, gas and mining. Read more
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
ICMM was established in 2001 to improve sustainable development performance in the mining and metals industry. Read more
Oxfam Australia
Oxfam is part of a global movement of people working to fight poverty and injustice. Read more