About
The Responsible Mining Academy
Mining is changing. ESG is becoming core to performance, risk, and business success. We help mining professionals navigate this shifting landscape and master these critical areas of practice.
The Responsible Mining Academy fosters a global practice of responsible mineral resource development with relevant, practical training designed specifically for busy industry professionals and executives.
The mining industry is at a pivotal moment. Expectations are shifting rapidly, along with the skills you need to lead and manage risk.
We help you build the ESG and sustainability competencies and skills you need to advance responsible mining and your career in it.
Our Vision
The Responsible Mining Academy offers a range of courses to equip learners with the knowledge, tools, and skills to better lead or support sustainability and ESG in the mining sector. We offer quick on-demand essentials and deeper-dive spotlight courses on mining sustainability. Or you can join a cohort for a comprehensive Mining ESG primer. Whatever your learning needs, you can tailor your virtual learning journey to your responsibilities and interests.
Our current selection of ESG and social performance courses is powered by Sympact Advisory, a mining-focused sustainability and ESG think tank. As we broaden our course offering, we envision hosting courses from a range of leading specialists and industry experts.
Are there any courses you’d like to see offered? Topics you want to learn about? We want to hear from you.
Our Team
Rachel Dekker, MPhil (Oxon.)
Co-Founder; Instructor
Elizabeth Freele, MBA
Co-Founder; Instructor
Conor McGarvey, J.D.
Academy Administrator
Dragana Brodružić, PhD
Course Researcher
Sebastián Mateus, MSc
Course Researcher
David Walsh
Producer
Mary Marasigan
Design Lead
Why Learn with the Responsible Mining Academy
Learn from Practitioners
Our courses are designed and taught by industry-leading practitioners with extensive hands-on experience, from the face to the board room. Their diverse practical insights go beyond theory and build on today’s evolving trends, research, and data.
Our courses are built for tomorrow’s industry professionals, not yesterday’s.
Study Your Way
Your location or schedule shouldn’t get in the way of your career growth. Our courses are designed for busy adult learners, with global industry professionals in mind.
Whether you’re on rotation at a remote site or do long days on the road: we offer on-demand learning with self-paced options for online learning. Never miss a class again.
Get the Full Picture
Sustainability doesn’t stop at the fence line. Our courses address real challenges faced by companies of all sizes, across the mining life cycle and value chain. They are locally applicable and globally relevant.
We believe that a comprehensive understanding of core ESG issues at every stage is the best way to equip you for the future – of your company and the industry.
Engage In Depth
Lectures are for university lecture halls. Our courses engagingly present relevant and critical information by providing stimulating visuals, knowledge checks, live sessions, and self-directed activities. Plus we offer curated resources for you to explore at your leisure. Go as deep into the topic as you want!
Gain Practical Insights & Tools
We understand that actionable learning needs more than just theory. Our courses incorporate recent real-world examples and curate ready-to-use practices and tools for your company. From interactive group work to custom case studies, you’ll have the opportunity to develop actionable knowledge and achieve meaningful impact.
Get Professional Recognition
All courses you complete with us will give you a formal certificate of completion and digital credentials for your LinkedIn profile. Our certificates are widely accepted as professional development and continuing education credits.
