Development Partner Institute

Read DPI’s recent contribution in Australia's Paydirt, thanks to Paydirt Media Pty Ltd. Executive Director Florence Drummond discusses the changing yet exciting landscape of the mining industry in Africa, after DPI’s recent Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield (MIRB), held at Mining Indaba. The 2025 MIRB demonstrated a real shift towards genuine development partnership as researchers, technology innovators and industry experts came together to pitch ground breaking ideas for sustainable tailings management. Available to read on page 40 of this month’s edition of Australia's Paydirt, Florence discusses the work that is in motion and the evolving minerals chain, while continuing to forecast the need for better partnerships and innovative leadership. https://lnkd.in/g4hAV-Vn (page 40) ?? DPI drives collective impact for sustainable development

Increasingly, companies in critical mineral supply chains are realizing the advantages of integrating Indigenous values and leadership into their operations, and when First Nations are key decision-makers in development and natural resource management, they outperform external decision-makers. As Peter Bryant, Board Chair and Co-Founder of the Development Partner Institute, emphasized during the #FNMPC2024 conference, there is an opportunity to explore how mining projects can evolve as a community development engine and creating local prosperity that is led by the impacted Indigenous nations. Continuing this conversation at the upcoming 8th Annual FNMPC Conference, experts will explore how these benefits attributed to Indigenous nations are playing a key role in shaping mining projects and foreign investments as the global mining landscape adapts to new market demands. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of this conversation. Register now: fnmpc.ca/conference

Our LinkedIn feeds are full of women doing amazing things for International Women’s Day - and here’s one more post to add to that! As a non-profit in the mining industry, DPI works in an unquestionably male-dominated environment. But the women of DPI are pushing the boundaries of innovation, championing the next generation of the mining industry, and shining a light on development partnership and how it changes the game for the industry. From our all-female team that recently hosted the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield to our female winners of the Battlefield - we salute the other women of the mining industry who #AccelerateAction for equality and safety. #IWD2025 ?? DPI drives collective impact for sustainable development

?? Did you catch the latest episode of the Deep Dives with DPI Podcast? If not, here’s a snippet… First Nations Major Projects Coalition CEO Mark Podlasly’s perspective on shared purpose is a standout and embodies everything DPI champions. "Shared purpose to me is a situation in which all parties involved equally share in the impacts and the benefits of a mining project." So many valuable takeaways from this podcast from a guest whose whole life has been rooted in mining, from feeling its impacts to changing its impacts ?? #DeepDivesWithDPI ?? DPI drives collective impact for sustainable development

Have you read the groundbreaking (no pun intended) whitepaper from our Associate Partner Arca: "Beyond Extraction: Transforming Mine Waste Into A Net Zero, Multibillion-Dollar Opportunity" ?? This comprehensive analysis reveals how mining companies can leverage mine waste for carbon removal through mineralization—potentially generating up to $100 billion annually while permanently removing CO? from our atmosphere. At DPI, we're proud to partner with Arca to ensure Traditional Owners and all stakeholders are engaged from the beginning in designing carbon removal projects that benefit communities, strengthen the industry's social license, and tackle climate challenges. The mining industry has a unique opportunity to lead in carbon removal, building on existing infrastructure, expertise, and materials. Read the full paper to understand how mining can evolve from material provider to climate solution enabler. The time to shape this future is now. #CarbonRemoval #MiningIndustry #DevelopmentPartnership

Call for last-minute registrations: we want YOU to join our first Youth Salon of 2025! Happening today and tomorrow - you don't want to miss these conversations that drive the mining industry's future forward. ?? Register for Session 1 (Australia, UK, Africa): https://lnkd.in/gp8782Ep Register for Session 2 (Australia, Americas): https://lnkd.in/g_SM-Fwh CC: First Nations Major Projects Coalition

Our newest partner, Arca, is hosting this webinar next week featuring DPI's Executive Director Florence Drummond. We're all for the future of mining, so we'll be tuned in. Register now via the link below!

The latest Deep Dives with DPI Podcast is available now?? In this episode, Florence Drummond and non-executive director of DPI, Mark Podlasly discuss Mark’s history with mining, from growing up around it, to being a part of the change he wanted to see?? Listen in for Mark's description of what it means to be a 'good development partner'. He also provides insights on the gradual shift in the mining industry, how improvements can continue and how it all fits together with contributing factors such as climate change, the energy transition and community involvement. Episode available here: https://lnkd.in/gFxeUhuy #DeepDiveswithDPI ?? DPI drives collective impact for sustainable development

As a partner to the 8th Annual First Nations Major Projects Coalition Conference, “Valuing Reconciliation in Global Markets,” DPI looks forward to being on the ground in Toronto to connect with the 1,600+ investment and industry experts, policymakers, and Indigenous leaders to learn how reconciliation strengthens both commercial success & project sustainability. The FNMPC team has recently released the preliminary agenda for Day 1 of the conference - and we're thrilled to see how some of the keynotes align with the third pillar of the Development Partner Framework: competitive countries, companies and communities. Find out more at the FNMPC website: https://lnkd.in/gYZbF6Ni #FNMPC2025 #VRGM ?? DPI drives collective impact for sustainable development

?? It's nearly Youth Salon time again! We can't wait to kick off our 2025 Youth Salon series next week on 24-25 February, hosted alongside the First Nations Major Projects Coalition. Will you be joining us? The Youth Salon is a virtual space for young and Indigenous people to have those deep conversations about the future of the mining industry and how it affects them. We meet every month, holding space for the conversation and driving the future forward. ?? Find out more about the Youth Salon and register here - there's options for global timezones, find the one that suits you! ?? https://lnkd.in/gn3GkNQA