Around the world, we’re bringing people together to focus in on
mining’s intractable challenges.
mining’s intractable challenges.
With our partners and grassroots involvement, we explore, experiment and execute until innovation leads to win-win solutions.
These are some projects currently in play or completed – and there are many more in the pipeline. We’re a no-limits organisation, so we welcome all enquiries, engagement and new challenges.Get Involved
These are some projects currently in play or completed – and there are many more in the pipeline. We’re a no-limits organisation, so we welcome all enquiries, engagement and new challenges.Get Involved
Our Programs
RESCO – THE RESPONSIBLE SOURCING COALITION
The challenge
To quantify what it means to source responsibly right across the mining value chain, share knowledge to navigate the complexities, and to take collective action.
The actors
DPI brings together impacted communities to investors to consumer-facing companies to create connections that lead to activity.
The response
RESCO, both a coalition and platform for deep engagement, learning and discovery to accelerate mining’s transformation.Find out more about RESCO
To quantify what it means to source responsibly right across the mining value chain, share knowledge to navigate the complexities, and to take collective action.
The actors
DPI brings together impacted communities to investors to consumer-facing companies to create connections that lead to activity.
The response
RESCO, both a coalition and platform for deep engagement, learning and discovery to accelerate mining’s transformation.Find out more about RESCO
COUNTRY CATALYSTS
The challenge
A specific, complex regional or national mining value chain bottleneck, stalled progress or highly oppositional situation.
The actors
DPI brings together impacted stakeholders, from government agencies, multinational companies to small businesses, community leaders and representative bodies, using a proven, inclusive and fair process and a safe platform for dialogue, leading to exploration of the possible.
The response
Co-creation of new, impactful solutions that proceed to pilot programs and sustainable, future-focused value chains.Find out which countries we’ve worked with
A specific, complex regional or national mining value chain bottleneck, stalled progress or highly oppositional situation.
The actors
DPI brings together impacted stakeholders, from government agencies, multinational companies to small businesses, community leaders and representative bodies, using a proven, inclusive and fair process and a safe platform for dialogue, leading to exploration of the possible.
The response
Co-creation of new, impactful solutions that proceed to pilot programs and sustainable, future-focused value chains.Find out which countries we’ve worked with
MINING INNOVATION AND RESEARCH BATTLEFIELD
The challenge
Build fruitful collaborations to pilot innovation and research at speed, acting globally but with a regional, community-based focus on specific issues.
The actors
DPI brings together the mining industry, academia, business, NGOs and young people with a vested interest in sustainable solutions to development.
The response
Competitively but inclusively introducing passionate, bold young researchers and entrepreneurs to opportunity and encouragement. We’ve witnessed exciting possibilities born in an atmosphere that could solve some of the industry’s toughest challenges.Help us fund the 2024 Battlefield
Build fruitful collaborations to pilot innovation and research at speed, acting globally but with a regional, community-based focus on specific issues.
The actors
DPI brings together the mining industry, academia, business, NGOs and young people with a vested interest in sustainable solutions to development.
The response
Competitively but inclusively introducing passionate, bold young researchers and entrepreneurs to opportunity and encouragement. We’ve witnessed exciting possibilities born in an atmosphere that could solve some of the industry’s toughest challenges.Help us fund the 2024 Battlefield
MORE DPI PROGRAM AND PROJECT RESULTS
Leveraging our global network and organisational reach, DPI has worked in projects including:
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Co-managing influential industry events
Publishing thought leadership and deep learnings
Forming a coalition for ‘Mining and the SDGs in Australia’
Forming a coalition for ‘Accelerating Towards a Cleaner Energy Future’ in the Rocky Mountains
News
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The 2025 Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield has a winner
Following an intense round of live pitches showcasing innovative solutions for sustainable tailings management,...
