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 and non-executive director of DPI. The discussion revolves around the Development Partner Framework (DPF) and its three pillars: shared purpose, flourishing ecosystems, and competitive communities.

Main points of discussion:

- The importance of long-term, intelligent self-interest in creating shared purpose among stakeholders

- The increasing relevance of flourishing ecosystems in light of climate change and development pressures

- The need for mining companies to play a constructive role in ecosystem protection and conservation

- The importance of competitive communities and the potential for mining to bring widespread benefits

- The role of multi-stakeholder processes and standardization in improving the mining industry's practices and reputation

Jon reflects on the evolution of the DPF and its relevance today, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts among various stakeholders to maximize positive impacts and minimize negative ones. He discusses the industry's progress in environmental and social performance, highlighting examples such as the transformative impact of responsible mining in Botswana. Jon also stresses the importance of education and transparency in improving the industry's reputation and calls for customers and investors to play a more active role in demanding responsible practices throughout the mining value chain.