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 post-mining land use (PMLU) knowledge, with SecondMuse’s expertise in creating practical, community-focused solutions.
The goal is to find and fund innovative ways to transform former mining sites into spaces that benefit the people living and working in these regions.
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 to fund projects that make post-mining land more productive and valuable.
- Community Collaboration with traditional owners, local businesses, and community groups to ensure everyone’s needs are considered.
- Policy Advocacy for regulations that encourage investment in innovative and sustainable use of former mining land.
- Pilot Projects to test new ideas for how post-mining land can be transformed for the better.
This partnership can be a game-changer for Queensland’s mining regions. By working together, PMLU Transformation creates thriving spaces that bring lasting benefits to local communities and the environment.
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.
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.
Simon Baldwin, Senior Vice President – APAC at SecondMuse, said:
"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."
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. For more about SecondMuse https://www.secondmuse.com/
