Deep Dives with DPI

In this episode of Voices of Transformation, DPI Executive Director Florence Drummond speaks with Nikita Hunt and Zac James, the Tjiwarl delegates who joined DPI's Youth Salon delegation to the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) Conference in Vancouver and Toronto in April and May 2026.  Tune in to find out: What it meant to be in a room of over 2,000 delegates—many of them First Natio...

In this episode of Voices of Transformation, DPI Executive Director Florence Drummond speaks with Kwasi Ampofo, a mining engineer and Head of Mining and Metals at BloombergNEF. For seven years, Kwasi has helped clients understand what the energy transition means for mining supply, demand, and investment decisions, bringing both mining expertise and data-driven analysis to the global commodities ch...

In this episode of Voices of Transformation, DPI Executive Director Florence Drummond speaks with Doris Hiam-Galvez, a system thinker who created the design sustainable prosperity method. With over three decades transforming organizations globally, Doris works at the regional system level to help resource-driven economies evolve past boom and bust cycles into resilient regenerative economic system...

In this episode of Voices of Transformation, DPI Executive Director Florence Drummond speaks with Jon Stanton, Chief Executive of the Weir Group. As a global technology provider serving almost all major mines worldwide, Weir brings a unique vantage point on transformation across the mining industry. Tune in to understand: Why different stakeholder groups are at different stages of transformation—a...

In this episode of Voices of Transformation, DPI Executive Director Florence Drummond speaks with Iliana Rodriguez, President of Women in Mining Ecuador and former VP of Human Resources at Lundin Gold. Drawing from decades of experience across South America, North America, the Middle East, and Africa, Iliana offers critical insights into building mining's talent pipeline in a country new to large-...

In the first episode of Voices of Transformation, DPI Executive Director Florence Drummond sits down with Allison Coppel, CEO of Pacha Associates and co-founder of Maven Exploration. Allison shares her unique perspective spanning consulting work, a women-founded exploration startup, and direct experience advising projects across the mining value chain. Tune in to learn about: The shift in the US m...

In this inspiring episode of Deep Dives with DPI, we explore the vital role of youth voices in shaping mining's future through conversation with Makomborero Carl Muropa, business and human rights lawyer and ambassador for DPI's Youth Salon. Drawing from his extensive experience across South and East Africa, Mako offers compelling insights into how young people can become authentic change agents in...

In this enlightening episode of Deep Dives with DPI, we welcome Sean Lowrie, Head of External Affairs for ARCA, one of DPI's associate members. Sean shares insights from his 30-year career in international development and his current work with ARCA, a climate technology company pioneering innovative ways to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Tune in to understand more about: How ARCA is de...

In this powerful episode of Deep Dives with DPI, we sit down with Mark Podlasly, Chief Sustainability Officer at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition and DPI Board Director. Drawing from his experience growing up near Canada's largest open pit copper mine on Nlaka'pamux Nation territory, Mark offers unique insights into mining's relationship with Indigenous communities and its critical role...

In this inspiring episode of Deep Dives with DPI, we catch up with Grace Akinyi, CEO of Women in Mining Kenya and winner of the 2024 Mining Innovation & Research Battlefield. Grace shares her journey from ideation to implementation of her groundbreaking bio-glove project, designed to protect women working with mercury in artisanal gold processing. Listen to Grace and Florence discuss: The developm...

In this enlightening episode of Deep Dives with DPI, we sit down with Ana Gabriela Juarez, DPI's newest non-executive director and President of Canadian Operations at CTA Environmental Consultants. With over two decades of experience in the global mining sector, Ana shares her unique perspective as both a "miner at heart and advocate by purpose," drawing from her experiences in Guatemala and acros...

In this episode of Deep Dives with DPI, we sit down with Dr Chris Anderson, an anthropologist turned mining industry expert, who shares his unique perspectives on community engagement and sustainable development in the mining sector. Drawing from his extensive experience living with Indigenous communities and working with mining companies globally, Chris offers profound insights into the complexit...

In this episode of Deep Dives with DPI, we sit down with Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa and a prominent leader in the African mining industry. With 30 years of experience spanning from mining engineering to investment banking, Mzila shares his insights on the industry's role in sustainable development and the importance of partnerships. The conversation explores the thre...

This Deep Dives with DPI podcast episode features a conversation between Florence Drummond, Executive Director of the Development Partner Institute, and Jon Samuel, a senior executive with Anglo American and De Beers Group. The discussion revolves around the Development Partner Framework (DPF) and its three pillars: shared purpose, flourishing ecosystems, and competitive communities. Jon reflects...

This Deep Dives with DPI podcast episode features a conversation between Florence Drummond, Executive Director of the Development Partner Institute, and Tricia Wilhelm, Group Head of Social Impact at Anglo American. The discussion revolves around Anglo American's approach to sustainable mining and social impact, framed by the Development Partner Framework's three pillars: shared purpose, flourishi...

This episode of Deep Dives with DPI dives into the critical but complex topic of local procurement in the mining industry. Jeff Geipel, founder of the Mining Shared Value Program at Engineers Without Borders Canada, joins the conversation to discuss how collaboration between industry, government, and communities can unlock the potential of local procurement for a more sustainable future. The discu...

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 be...

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'....

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 d...

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 Frame...