Welcome to the Mineral Policy Institute
The Mineral Policy Institute [MPI] started in 1995 in response to a recognised lack of capacity and expertise to engage in mining issues, particularly where Australian mining companies were working overseas without adequate legislation, regulation and monitoring. Since that time MPI has worked on issues in Europe, Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and New Caledonia.
MPI has been effective in reducing negative mining impacts but much remains to be done.
As mining rebounds from the global financial crisis, the impacts from mining on people and place will continue to expand. Unfortunately, much of the enormous wealth from mining continues to be concentrated in the hands of a few people in developed countries while the negative impacts from mining are disproportionately felt by indigenous peoples in developing countries.
With the help of its members, funders and supporters, MPI will continue its to work to protect the environment and assist those impacted by mining.
2009 MPI Board of Management
A Board of Management heads the Mineral Policy Institute. The Board of Management are elected by MPI members annually, at the MPI Annual General Meeting.
Mr Adam Blakester (Chair)
Mr Richard Maquire (Treasurer; Public Officer)
Dr Geoff Evans
Ms Natalie Lowrey
Ms Prue Barnard
Dr Gavin Mudd (Secretary)
Charles Roche (Executive Director)
Funding MPI
The Mineral Policy Institute relies on donations and grants to fund our activities. MPI has recently restructured to reduce operating costs and ensure that money from our members and funders is used to assist people in need.
Donations to MPI of more than $2.00 are tax-deductible. You can make a donation online through Our Communites, a free and secure online donation facility.
MPI is an Income Tax Exempt Charity and is exempt from Income Tax under section 50-5 of the Income Assessment Tax Act 1997. MPI is authorised to fundraise for charitable purposes under the Charitable Fundraising Act, 1991). MPI is entered on the Register of Environmental Organisations and is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations under Item 6.1. of Table 6 in Sub-section 78(4) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936.