Projekt-Consult’s training services address all levels of the

mining sector in a holistic approach that converts mining

into a professional, prosperous and profitable business.

The company has more than 30 years of professional

experience and knowhow in the extractive industry from

over 50 countries and a variety of stakeholders such as

ministries of mining, geological surveys, mining compa-

nies and local mining associations.

Challenges Many developing and emerging countries heavily depend

on extractive industries. The countries’ educational systems

often do not offer an adequate framework for mining-related

vocational training. Lack of skills and short-sighted exploi-

tation are causing a variety of technical and environ-mental,

health, safety and socio-political problems. The improper

use and disposal of chemical reagents such as mercury

or cyanide required for mineral processing often pollute

the environment near mine sites and along the drainage of

local rivers. None or insufficient timbering of underground

mines expose miners to the risk of death or serious acci-

dents. Limited mine management skills lead to exploitation

of non-renewable resources without generat-ing social and

economic rents. Miners, their families and local communi-

ties must bear the consequences which often negatively

affect their living conditions and livelihood.

Skills development for mining and applied geosciences

In addition to artisanal and small-scale miners, mine

owners and governmental authorities need advanced

mining and management skills in order to develop solid

and responsible business strategies in the long run. Due

to the shortage of local experts they often depend on

international know-how and foreign investors. But the latter

Assistance of artisanal tantalite miners in DRC

Elements and target groups of Projekt-Consult’s skills development for mining and applied geosciences

METHODICAL COMPETENCES

SOCIAL COMPETENCES

MINERS

MINE FOREMEN

MINE MANAGERS

MINERAL BUYERS

GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS

MINE INSPECTORS

EXPORTERS

MINE OWNERS

COOPERATIVES

MINING ASSOCIATIONS

TECHNICAL

SKILLS

BUSINESS

SKILLS

> Prospecting & exploration techniques

> Mining & mine planning

> Mineral processing techniques

> Gold & other mineral commodities

> Occupational health & safety practices

> Environmental impact of mining

> Social aspects of mining

> Community relations

> Mining in regional & local context

> Legislation & standards

> Formalization

> Trade chain from mine to market

> Due diligence &

responsible mining practice

> Management of mining operations

> Financial management &

bookkeeping

> Sustainable business planning

mentation concepts either as an activity for a specific

target group or as a side event for partners, project

stakeholders or local staff. We believe that open access

to information and knowledge sharing can translate the

exploitation of nonrenewable resources into human and

social development in mining areas.

Our holistic training approaches build on long-standing

success in project implementation, and capitalize on a

vast pool of experienced technical experts such as mining

engineers and geologists.

Projekt-Consult’s ability to combine local training con-

cepts with international mining expertise and long-lasting

implementing experience is highly appreciated by clients

all over the world. Our advanced trainings are not limited

to environmental and social issues but comprise specific

technical and mine management support at numerous

business levels.

We focus on assisting partners and clients in the estab-

lishment of high-quality training services on the best

practices in the mining sector. Our target groups are

artisanal and small-scale miners, mine owners and man-

agers, trainers as well as personnel of national, regional

and local authorities. Over the years, training interventions

have focused on various precious and strategic commodi-

ties such as gold, silver, 3T minerals, diamonds, colored

gemstones, salt, industrial minerals and coal.

do not necessarily have the sustainable improvement of

rural communities in mind where mining often takes place.

Instead, limited understanding of the mining sector and

its required technical skills commonly results in weak and

fragmentary mineral governance in general.

As to counteract these trends, local human capacity de-

velopment (HCD) and support for local stakeholders and

authorities need to be fostered. Improving academic, tech-

nical and vocational training is a major success factor of

a comprehensive and sustainable HCD strategy. In order

to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the national

mining sectors of developing and emerging countries,

the respective educational systems should be capable of

intrinsically generating experts and extending the latter’s

vocational training.

Projekt-Consult’s training services address all levels of the

mining sector in a holistic approach that converts mining

into a professional, prosperous and profitable business.

The company has more than 30 years of professional

experience and knowhow in the extractive industry from

over 50 countries and a variety of stakeholders such as

ministries of mining, geological surveys, mining compa-

nies and local mining associations.

Concept and servicesCapacity building, skills development and knowledge

transfer play an essential role in Projekt-Consult’s imple-

Members of the Mining Rescue Service of Mongolia, project partners of our Swiss funded ASM project

PUBLICATIONSProjekt-Consult’s experience has been published in multitude of handbooks and articles, which are widely used by local trainers, advisors, promoters and staff of mining-related authorities.

Training contents and scope strongly depend on the individ-

ual level of the target groups’ entry skills. Therefore, Projekt-

Consult designs its training services in a demand-oriented

way and based on a thorough training needs assessment.

Taking target groups’ heterogeneity in terms of social and

educational backgrounds as well as time frames into consid-

eration, we offer comprehensive concepts such as training-

on-the-job, classroom-based courses, on-site coaching,

training of trainers and stag-gered follow-up courses.

Our training interventions comprise a scope of services

that has been refined continuously and includes the fol-

lowing tailor-made deliverables:

• Training needs assessment

• Concepts’ development and feasibility studies

• Curriculum development and teaching materials

• Establishing training facilities

• Implementing workshops and seminars

In 2014, Projekt-Consult has become a member of GFA

Consulting Group – one of Europe’s leading develop-

ment consultancies. The strategic merger has offered an

opportunity to create synergies from combining Projekt-

Consult´s outstanding sector expertise with GFA’s C3 train-

ing based on modern adult learning principles .

C3, or Creation of Competence for Competition, is a train-

ing methodology which has been developed by GFA over

the last 20 years, and is based on project experiences

around the world. C³´s training methodology stimulates ac-

tive learning by encouraging the exchange of experience

among participants (www.c3-training.de). It also aims

at the direct application and transfer of newly acquired

knowledge and skills to learners’ working environment.

Small-Scale Gold-Mining. Processing Techniques in Developing Countries Michael Priester, Thomas Hentschel (1992), GATE, Vieweg-Verlag Braun-schweig, ISBN 3-528-02064-4

Tools for Mining. Techniques and Processes for Small Scale Mining Michael Priester, Thomas Hentschel, Bernd Benthin (1993), Vieweg-Verlag Braunschweig, ISBN 3-528-02077-6

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Challenges and opportunities Thomas Hentschel, Felix Hruschka, Michael Priester (2004), IIED Geneva, ISBN 1-84369-470-0

Environmental Management in Small-Scale Mining Hermann Wotruba, Felix Hruschka, Karen Livan, Thomas Hentschel, Michael Priester (2005), MEDMIN, CASM, SDC, La Paz Bolivia, ISBN 3-905399-71-7

During the C3 training you are working with a lot of presentation material – both, the trainer and the participants

Mining training centerPapua New Guinea, EU, 2007 – 2012The project focused on the establishment and sustained

operation of a training center for the artisanal and small-

scale mining sector in the country. It involved the develop-

ment of curricula and didactic materials, training of train-

ers and support of training course delivery at the training

center. The project thus contributed to creating a basis for

sustainable small-scale mining, i.e. improving the utiliza-

tion of natural resources while minimizing environmental

degradation for the benefit of small-scale miners, their

extended families and the local economy.

Contract value: € 1,350,000

Sustainable economic developmentAfghanistan, GIZ, 2011 – 2014The overall objective was to improve the competitiveness of

the private sector and its employment opportunities. This

gender-sensitive project focused on increasing local value

added for semi-precious stones in quarrying, processing,

and marketing. This goal has been achieved by setting up

training centers for the processing of semi-precious stones

in all project provinces. GFA’s C3 training, CEFE training of

trainers and extra-occupational coaching have enlarged the

competences of business development services by promot-

ing the exchange of networking activities of value chain

stakeholders and service providers.

Contract value: € 3,280,000

Business planning of mineral producers Rwanda, BGR, 2015 The intervention encompassed a systematic assessment

of the mine management and business planning capac-

ity of selected small-scale mineral producers in Rwanda.

The Rwandan mining authorities and association, and other

relevant national stakeholders have been consulted and in-

volved in identifying and recruiting suitable national compa-

nies and individuals. This has established a pool of experts

with advanced practical knowledge of and experience in

mine management and business planning who can act as

trainers or coaches for smaller companies and cooperatives.

Contract value: € 50,000

Support to Small-Scale Mining: Rural development in the former mining centers in the Bolivian highland, Bolivia, EU 2004 – 2010

Within the framework of this GFA’s project a comprehen-

sive feasibility study was carried out which focused on the

establishment and institutionalization of a mining school

for the vocational training of miners from the cooperative,

private and state-owned mining sectors. The scope of work

included advisory services to a national multidisciplinary

team, studying the political, institutional, legal, organiza-

tional, technical, social and economic framework for setting

up the mining school and establishing the linkage to the Bo-

livian education system. In a second step, the educational,

administrative and legal aspects for sustaining the recently

established mining school in Oruro were assessed.

Contract value: € 1,500,000

C o n t a c tProjekt-Consult GmbHChristopher DemelE-mail: christopher.demel@projekt-consult.de

Project references

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