Deep Dives with DPI Development Partner Institute

The Deep Dives with DPI podcast engages in critical conversations surrounding the global minerals value chain, advocating for mining's pivotal role in a just energy transition and sustainable future.
In this episode, Raymond Offenheiser shares insights from his extensive career. We look into forming the Development Partner Framework and its three pillars, as well as the history of relationships between stakeholders. These relationships have changed significantly over the years due to factors such as altering a decades-old operational model, investing in research, and legislative changes that pushed for transparency. 
Offering insight into how the industry got to this point, the podcast delves into the importance of collaboration with stakeholder groups. Raymond’s emphasis on the importance of dialogue among civil society, businesses and governments resonates deeply, especially in today’s polarised environment. His call to action serves as a reminder of the importance of building dynamic civil societies that promote collaboration, inclusivity and shared purpose. With the growing importance of considering broader societal impact, these factors help the mining industry shape a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous future for all.

In this podcast, Florence Drummond engages in a lively conversation with Mark Cutifani, DPI’s Co-Founder and non-executive Director and a seasoned professional in the mining industry with nearly five decades of experience. Tune in for: 
insights from Mark's leadership journey, highlighting the importance of addressing safety challenges and fostering positive change, while ‘listening differently’. another perspective on the creation of the Development Partner Framework (DPF), which promotes shared purpose, flourishing ecosystems, and competitive communities, companies and countries. The call to action for listeners? To not underestimate the significance of listening to diverse perspectives and the power of collective action to create a positive impact on society.

In this Deep Dive episode, Peter Bryant, DPI's Board Chair and Co-Founder provides insights into the DPI journey, highlighting: 
the Development Partner Framework's 'origin story' the three pillars of the DPF, and its role in bridging the gap between societal expectations and mining industry performance our Catalyst and RESCO initiatives, which demonstrate DPI's commitment to fostering impactful dialogues and responsible sourcing the importance of DPI's partnership with the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, focusing on integrating Indigenous values into projects and addressing the challenges posed by the urgency of the energy transition. This episode's call to action? Peter encourages everyone in the mining sector to deepen understanding through active listening and dialogue, emphasizing the importance of building trust and finding common ground for collaborative action.

The Deep Dives with DPI podcast aims to have the brave conversations that challenge the global minerals value chain.
Whether you're curious or convinced about mining's critical role in a just energy transition and a sustainable future, this is the podcast for you.

Join us as we explore the industry’s journey - the past, the present and the future - through the lens of our Development Partner Framework pillars:
shared purpose flourishing ecosystems competitive communities, companies and countries.