FINDING NEW LEADERS | WITH FRESH IDEAS | FOR REAL IMPACT

The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield is a competitive event convened by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and Mining Indaba.

Each year innovative, forward thinkers from across the sector, including mining industry professionals, academics, NGOs, and young leaders, present solutions to the Innovation and Research Battlefield challenge.

Piloting research innovation at speed, the Battlefield brings to life new and workable solutions to some of the industry’s toughest sustainable development challenges. From seeking innovations across the globe to competitive semi-finals and an ultimate winner being awarded the USD$25,000 research grant sponsored by BHP Xplor, the Battlefield is poised to unlock crucial sustainability advances.

TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE BATTLEFIELD

Ready to tackle one of mining’s toughest challenges? We invite you to enter the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield.

Our 2024 challenge is:

‘What innovative collaborations are possible to support a responsible energy transition for large, small-scale and artisanal mining?’

WHY AN INNOVATION & RESEARCH BATTLEFIELD?

Now, more than ever, innovation and research will be critical to drive impactful decisions and to enable businesses to be innovative and agile in responding to current issues. The Mining Innovation & Research Battlefield is a platform for the mining industry, academia, business, NGOs and young people who have a vested interest in sustainable mining for development solutions to come together.

Our goals:

• To develop and test innovative solutions to tough sustainability and development challenges related to mining
• To strengthen collaboration between the mining industry and academia
• To engage young people studying at university and impassion them about the opportunities mining can bring, and how the industry can support communities and improve livelihoods
• To connect with researchers, academia, students and organisations that may have innovative research ideas to achieve sustainable development outcomes
• To increase the profile and contribution of research to good mining for sustainable development practice on the ground
• To collaborate and create effective partnerships to solve existing and future sustainability problems

2024 PARTNERS

Battlefield Organisers:

Battlefield Sponsors

FINALIST BENEFITS

All finalists will secure themselves an exclusive opportunity to pitch in front of global leaders in mining and receive peer recognition for your research. Use the Battlefield as a unique platform to test and contribute new ideas on the global stage, and receive instant feedback from leaders in both industry and academia.

Finalists in the Battle Round 2 will receive a delegate pass to Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, South Africa (valued at £2,395).

WINNER BENEFITS

In addition to having the opportunity to pitch in front of the world’s top mining companies and receive recognition for your research, the winning Innovation & Research proposal will receive:

● Unique platform to test and contribute new ideas on the global stage and receive instant feedback from leaders in both industry and academia

● Innovation Grant to support your research up to US$25,000, thanks to BHP Xplor

● Fireside Chat with the winner(s) at the Mining Indaba Young Leaders Forum  to inspire the next generation in pursuing studies and careers around mining and sustainability

● Industry Networking Event with the judges for winner and runners-up. This is a rare opportunity to make face-to-face connections and form partnerships with both industry and academia.

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