We consistently reinforce the principles behind the Development Partner Framework and the critical importance of supporting the global resources sector as material providers of the future.
DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FRAMEWORK
DPI’s influence in mainstreaming the principles of the Development Partner Framework is best exemplified in the effect on the strategic development of Anglo American over the last 10 years.
The very first Catalyst in Brazil opened the door to a new mindset to mining development with the (then) company leadership. This has led directly to the development of today’s Impact Catalyst in South Africa, and Anglo American’s industry-leading Social Way approach.
INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
DPI has been a regular contributor of Keynote addresses and Panel Facilitators at major conferences and events, such as Mining Indaba (Cape Town), Future Minerals Forum (Riyadh), IMARC (Sydney) and many more across the globe.
PUBLICATIONS AND PODCASTS
Publishing white papers, interviews and articles, the DPI maintains regular influence in industry publications, online fora and guest appearances on industry podcasts – also publishing our own podcast, Deep Dives, at regular intervals.
In practice, this looks like…
The outworking of mindset change comes through our global networks, programs and presence. Since the DPI’s inception right up to our current activations, the future-forward approach we’ve used has produced a lasting ripple effect on the resources sector on every continent.
YOUTH SALON
DPI holds monthly virtual Youth Salon events, particularly aiming to understand the perspectives of First Nations youth around mining community development.
The attendees, mostly from provincial Canada, Australia and the USA are finding this regular meeting space an important space to air their challenges and concerns for the future.
We recognize the potential in this program to further elevate the voice of this marginalised group, and we are exploring several avenues for expansion currently.
RESCO
As a focus within DPI, RESCO – The Responsible Sourcing Coalition – was formed in 2021 in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation.
It is a call for companies to move beyond risk management mindsets in mineral sourcing, beyond compliance.
The impetus behind the RESCO platform is the vision of a mineral value chain free from structural inequality and shaped by community values, where mining’s importance to global emissions reduction is maximized and recognized.
FAITH DIALOGUES
Leading up to the worldwide launch of the DPF, we hosted three Days of Reflection for over 100 CEOs. The first event was led by Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace, and the second event, held in London, was hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The third event was hosted at the Vatican.
These events brought to global prominence the importance of faith-based dialogue as an integral part of reimagining mining operations as development partners, particularly in the many communities where faith is integral to culture and daily life.
THE DPI JOURNEY:
born out of an award-winning innovation process
From the Development Partner Framework’s publication in 2014 to DPI’s launch in 2017, here’s how our journey has shaped today’s mining industry.
CHICAGO
May 2011
Meeting at the annual gathering for the Kellogg Innovation Network (now The World Innovation Network - TWIN), Mark Cutifani and Peter Bryant germinate the seed for a catalyst to imagine a new operating model for the mining sector.
BRAZIL
April 2012
Multiple stakeholders gather in Brazil for the KIN Mining Catalyst, facilitated to envision the mining company of the future. The session concludes with participants wanting the mining industry to unequivocally accept the need for a new operating model to ensure long-term success. Curious? Click to read the summary of the original Catalyst
2012
Based on the Brazil session, the Development Partner Working Group convenes several times around the world to discuss ideas on how to move mining towards a more effective model of sustainable development. The first iteration of The Development Partner (DPF) Framework is built.
2013
Work on the Framework continues into 2013. To test and validate The Framework, sustainability leaders at major organizations across multiple sectors are consulted.
CHICAGO
April 2013
The original KIN Catalyst in Brazil is awarded a Gold Medal in the category of ‘Collaborative Innovation’ by the prestigious Edison Awards, designed to recognize, honor and foster innovation and innovators creating a positive impact in the world.
THE VATICAN
September 2013
DPI’s co-founders host a Day of Reflection at The Vatican for more than 20 CEOs and Chairpersons with Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace.
UK
October 2014
A similar Day of Reflection session is hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and the head of the Methodist Church at Lambeth Palace, London.
NEW YORK
December 2014
The Ford Foundation hosts an event in New York to formally launch the Development Partner Framework. Over 100 leaders from business, government, investor, academia, civil society, indigenous and community organizations, and media attend.
THE VATICAN
September 2015
A second Day of Reflection is hosted at the Vatican.
January 2017
The Development Partner Institute (DPI) is established.
SOUTH AFRICA
April 2017
The inaugural Limpopo Catalyst, South Africa takes place.
September 2017
DPI Executive Director Wendy Tyrrell is appointed.
PERU, BRAZIL, USA
2018
DPI Catalysts are launched in Peru and Brazil, and the Beyond the Fence: Diversity and Inclusion in Mining Communities Spark Forum is held in Chicago, USA.
ECUADOR, ZAMBIA, AUSTRALIA, USA
2019
Catalyst Launches take place in Ecuador, Zambia and Australia. DPI hosts the Accelerating Towards a Cleaner Energy Future Spark Forum, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Institute, as well as the Responsible Sourcing: Mine to Consumer Spark Forum, in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation.
SOUTH AFRICA
February 2020
A Global Mining Research Spark Forum is held at the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, and the DPF Framework is refreshed for 2020.
August 2020
The refreshed Development Partner Framework is launched.
ZAMBIA
April 2021
Using the DPF framework, Zambian leaders dialogue on Collaborative Community Investment.
September 2021
The Responsible Sourcing Coalition (RESCO) debuts.
May 2022
The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield Pilot Program launches.
PERU, AUSTRALIA
June & July 2022
RESCO Regional Dialogues take place, drawing on learnings from Africa.
LONDON
August 2022
DPI develops the RESCO Global Vision 2040 alongside operationalizing RESCO Program and Project plans. These include the RESCO Hub and Marketplace, which addresses structural Inequality across the mining value chain, the RESCO Community Collective, and the RESCO internal and external communication plan.
September 2022
Global Responsible Sourcing Vision and Activities created.
ZAMBIA
September to November 2022
Zambia Mining and Agriculture Pilot Project Developed with a large multistakeholder group.
October 2022
Member of the Board of Directors and Non-executive Director, Mark Cutifani is appointed.
February 2023
Launch of the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2024.
June 2023
As part of our 2023 priorities, DPI begins work with General Motors to address structural inequality across the value chain (focused on macro and micro drivers).
June 2023
Executive Director Florence Drummond appointed.
November 2024
The Development Partner Framework celebrates 10 years.
SOUTH AFRICA
February 2025
The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2025 is successfully held in Cape Town at Mining Indaba.
CHICAGO
May 2011
Meeting at the annual gathering for the Kellogg Innovation Network (now The World Innovation Network - TWIN), Mark Cutifani and Peter Bryant germinate the seed for a catalyst to imagine a new operating model for the mining sector.
BRAZIL
April 2012
Multiple stakeholders gather in Brazil for the KIN Mining Catalyst, facilitated to envision the mining company of the future. The session concludes with participants wanting the mining industry to unequivocally accept the need for a new operating model to ensure long-term success. Curious? Click to read the summary of the original Catalyst
2012
Based on the Brazil session, the Development Partner Working Group convenes several times around the world to discuss ideas on how to move mining towards a more effective model of sustainable development. The first iteration of The Development Partner (DPF) Framework is built.
2013
Work on the Framework continues into 2013. To test and validate The Framework, sustainability leaders at major organizations across multiple sectors are consulted.
CHICAGO
April 2013
The original KIN Catalyst in Brazil is awarded a Gold Medal in the category of ‘Collaborative Innovation’ by the prestigious Edison Awards, designed to recognize, honor and foster innovation and innovators creating a positive impact in the world.
THE VATICAN
September 2013
DPI’s co-founders host a Day of Reflection at The Vatican for more than 20 CEOs and Chairpersons with Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace.
UK
October 2014
A similar Day of Reflection session is hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and the head of the Methodist Church at Lambeth Palace, London.
NEW YORK
December 2014
The Ford Foundation hosts an event in New York to formally launch the Development Partner Framework. Over 100 leaders from business, government, investor, academia, civil society, indigenous and community organizations, and media attend.
THE VATICAN
September 2015
A second Day of Reflection is hosted at the Vatican.
January 2017
The Development Partner Institute (DPI) is established.
SOUTH AFRICA
April 2017
The inaugural Limpopo Catalyst, South Africa takes place.
September 2017
DPI Executive Director Wendy Tyrrell is appointed.
PERU, BRAZIL, USA
2018
DPI Catalysts are launched in Peru and Brazil, and the Beyond the Fence: Diversity and Inclusion in Mining Communities Spark Forum is held in Chicago, USA.
ECUADOR, ZAMBIA, AUSTRALIA, USA
2019
Catalyst Launches take place in Ecuador, Zambia and Australia. DPI hosts the Accelerating Towards a Cleaner Energy Future Spark Forum, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Institute, as well as the Responsible Sourcing: Mine to Consumer Spark Forum, in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation.
SOUTH AFRICA
February 2020
A Global Mining Research Spark Forum is held at the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, and the DPF Framework is refreshed for 2020.
August 2020
The refreshed Development Partner Framework is launched.
ZAMBIA
April 2021
Using the DPF framework, Zambian leaders dialogue on Collaborative Community Investment
September 2021
The Responsible Sourcing Coalition (RESCO) debuts.
May 2022
The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield Pilot Program launches.
PERU, AUSTRALIA
June & July 2022
RESCO Regional Dialogues take place, drawing on learnings from Africa.
LONDON
August 2022
DPI develops the RESCO Global Vision 2040 alongside operationalizing RESCO Program and Project plans. These include the RESCO Hub and Marketplace, which addresses structural Inequality across the mining value chain, the RESCO Community Collective, and the RESCO internal and external communication plan.
September 2022
Global Responsible Sourcing Vision and Activities created.
ZAMBIA
September to November 2022
Zambia Mining and Agriculture Pilot Project Developed with a large multistakeholder group.
October 2022
Member of the Board of Directors and Non-executive Director, Mark Cutifani is appointed.
February 2023
Launch of the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2024.
June 2023
As part of our 2023 priorities, DPI begins work with General Motors to address structural inequality across the value chain (focused on macro and micro drivers).
June 2023
Executive Director Florence Drummond appointed.
November 2024
The Development Partner Framework celebrates 10 years.
SOUTH AFRICA
February 2025
The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2025 is successfully held in Cape Town at Mining Indaba.
