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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
Phone: +49 (0) 6101 5097-0Fax: +49 (0) 6101 5097-29 Lärchenstraße 12 | 61118 Bad Vilbel | GERMANYwww.projekt-consult.de
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