Combining an in depth understanding of both the commercial and technical aspects of the mining industry, GBD has been actively involved in leveraging investments in natural resources for broader economic development. Services include:
Supply Chain Development
Economic Impact Assessments
Government Regulations, Policy & Programmes
Also directly involved in business development, GBD is well positioned to assist companies;
Study Commercial Viability
Facilitate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
Source Financing & Investors
EXPERIENCE
The following are a few examples of GBD's work in the mining and natural resource sectors.
Zambian Mining Supply Chain Development Programme
Client: International Finance Corporation (IFC) part of The World Bank Group - Zambia
Overview: Conducted an assessment of the existing supply chain servicing the mining industry in the Zambian Copperbelt.
Identified sub-sectors with the greatest potential for local development.
Proposed a business linkage programme, designed to support greater participation of local SMMEs
Platinum Industry: Sub-sector Analysis - Informing Government Policy
Client: South African Department of Science & Technology, Mintek, University of Witwatersrand
Overview: Part of the government's resource and technology strategy programme.
Reviewed entire Platinum value chain, identified critical linkages, constraints and opportunities.
Proposed recommendations for policy reform/development
Mining Equipment Cluster Initiative
Client: UK’s Department for International Development (DFID - ComMark Trust), South African Department of Trade & industry, University of Witwatersrand South Africa
Overview: Managed a team of researchers, carried out a sub-sector study on the mining equipment industry in South Africa.
Through engaging with various industry representatives, developed a strategic plan to address constraints effecting industry. (i.e.market linkages, input supply)
Facilitated linkages between government and industry, helping to ensure government policies are in line with industry requirements.
Local Supplier Business Linkages
Client: SBP (supported by UK's Department for International Development -DFID & GTZ), South Africa
Overview: Investigation and analysis of an existing business linkage programme.
Reviewed linkages facilitated between large corporations and local small and medium enterprises. (mining companies)
Identified constraints and opportunities for large-small enterprise linkages.
Involved in the research and design of a pilot project, termed the “Next Evolution of Linkages” (NEL).
