Transformations in mining economies: lessons from CRC TiME foundational phase and next steps

Speaker:  Professor Tom Measham, Research Director, CRC TiME

Abstract:  CRC TiME’s foundational portfolio highlighted that there is limited shared understanding of what post-mine transition means. There has been significant progress on biophysical aspects of closure, with need for a stronger focus on integration, scale and forecasting. To make further progress, it is important to recognise that post-mining transition is fundamentally about values.

Bio:  Tom Measham is Research Director at the Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME). With a background in human geography, he has over 25 years’ experience in designing and delivering integrated research programs focused on regional communities, the resources sector and transition. His research focuses on social and economic dimensions of mining and energy across Australia including regional development, community aspirations, employment, income equality, demographics, social licence, regional governance and climate adaptation. He provides expert advice to governments and industry on a diverse range of social and economic issues.