EnviroMETS (Qld) Limited, a not-for-profit organization focused on creating new opportunities for post-mining land, has partnered with SecondMuse, a global company dedicated to driving positive social and environmental impact. Through this collaboration they aim to develop funding models that will assist the economic transformation of Queensland’s mining regions, maintain communities, create jobs and improve environmental and social outcomes.
EnviroMETS (Qld) Limited has partnered with SecondMuse, a global company dedicated to driving positive social and environmental impact to develop innovative funding models that will assist the economic transformation of Queensland’s mining regions, to maintain communities, create jobs, and improve environmental and social outcomes.
This partnership is outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which combines enviroMETS’ local knowledge with SecondMuse’s expertise in creating practical, community-focused solutions. The goal is to find innovative ways to transform former mining sites into spaces that benefit the people living and working in these regions.
Creating Opportunities for Regional Sustainability
The partnership will focus on unlocking the potential of mining-impacted areas, addressing key challenges and delivering benefits for local communities. Some of the major plans include:
- Developing Funding Models: Creating ways to fund projects that make post-mining land more productive and valuable.
- Community Collaboration: Working closely with traditional owners, local businesses and community groups to ensure everyone’s needs are considered.
- Policy Advocacy: Supporting changes to regulations that encourage sustainable use of former mining land.
- Pilot Projects: Testing new ideas to set examples for how post-mining land can be transformed for the better.
“This partnership with SecondMuse is a game-changer for Queensland’s mining regions. By working together, we can turn these areas into thriving spaces that bring lasting benefits to local communities and the environment,” shared Allan Morton, Executive Director at enviroMETS.
Step-by-Step Approach to Change
The partnership will unfold in three stages:
- Exploration: Using shared expertise to create tools that identify the best ways to transform mining-impacted land.
- Business Case Development: Creating a methodology for quantifying the multi-criteria value of specific plans for projects and identifying ways to fund them.
- Pilot Implementation: Launching several regional multi-use projects that show how post-mining areas can be successfully redeveloped.
SecondMuse brings a proven approach to building strong economies by focusing on partnerships and innovative funding. This collaboration will make sure that projects are sustainable, impactful and can be replicated in other regions.
A Brighter Future for Mining Communities
By teaming up, enviroMETS and SecondMuse are showing their commitment to helping Queensland’s mining regions. Their shared vision is to create new economic opportunities while protecting the environment and improving the lives of local people.
“This partnership is about working together to achieve something truly meaningful. By blending local expertise with global ideas, we can set a new standard for how mining regions can thrive in the future,” said Simon Baldwin, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific at SecondMuse.
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About EnviroMETS (Qld) Limited
EnviroMETS is a not-for-profit organization based in Queensland, working to find innovative ways to repurpose post-mining land for sustainable uses. Its projects focus on delivering lasting environmental and socio-economic benefits through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge initiatives.
About SecondMuse
SecondMuse is a global impact company that fosters resilient economies through community collaboration. With a mission to build systems that benefit both people and the planet, SecondMuse creates transformative solutions for lasting social and environmental impact.
