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Mining & Natural Resources Strategy

Strategic leadership for critical resource development

10 weeks
Online with live sessions
Next Cohort: October 2026

Program Overview

The Mining & Natural Resources Strategy program prepares executives to lead organizations through the critical minerals revolution and heightened ESG scrutiny.

Participants develop frameworks for managing community relations, environmental performance, and government engagement in resource development.

The program addresses the strategic importance of critical minerals for energy transition and technology supply chains.

Certification
CRSE

Certified Resource Strategy Executive

Professional certification for strategic leadership in mining and natural resource industries.

Curriculum

Module 1
Critical Minerals & Strategic Resources
  • Critical minerals landscape
  • Supply chain security considerations
  • Government strategic minerals programs
  • Market dynamics and pricing
Module 2
Environmental & Social Performance
  • Environmental management systems
  • Community engagement and consent
  • Indigenous relations frameworks
  • Biodiversity and land management
Module 3
Regulatory & Political Navigation
  • Mining law and permitting
  • Resource nationalism trends
  • Government relations strategy
  • International investment protection
Module 4
Capital & Investment Strategy
  • Mining project finance
  • ESG and sustainable mining finance
  • Offtake and marketing arrangements
  • M&A and corporate development

Learning Outcomes

  • Navigate critical minerals policy and market dynamics
  • Design effective community and environmental programs
  • Manage regulatory and political relationships
  • Structure and finance resource development projects
  • Lead organizations through the ESG transformation

Who Should Apply

  • Mining company CEOs and executives
  • Natural resource company leaders
  • Mining investment professionals
  • Government mining officials
  • Mining company board members

Ready to advance your career in industrial statecraft?

Join a cohort of senior leaders from government, industry, and advisory roles. Applications for the October 2026 cohort are now open.