MPI General Appeal

What is this appeal for?

The Mineral Policy Institute (MPI) is an Australian based, not-for-profit non-government organisation specialising in research, capacity building, advocacy and campaigning to prevent environmentally and socially destructive mining, minerals and energy projects and to protect and enhance the natural environment.

We work to ensure that the mining, minerals and energy industries comply with the principles of social justice, human rights and ecologically sustainable development.
We work with communities and their organisations to promote and protect the rights of those faced with the environmental, cultural and economic impacts of mining, minerals and energy projects.
We promote equitable and efficient mineral and energy use and reduced resource consumption.

How will these funds be used?
Funds donated will be utilised to enable MPI's ongoing support of communities defending their environments, livelihoods and rights across the globe. It will support activities including education, awareness and capacity building programs with remote communities across the globe, independent research examining the key threats and risks posed by mining to important environmental, social and cultural values and advocacy and campaigns to ensure changes in policies and practices of a range of actors involved in the mining sector

More about MPI:
We have extensive networks in Australia, Asia, the Pacific and internationally. MPI is a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), Climate Action Network Australia (CANA), Nature Conservation Council NSW (NCC), Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network (AFTINET), Friends of the Earth International, Banktrak, ECA-Watch and the Asia-Pacific Research Network,

We have built up significant extensive expertise in the extractive industries sector, and occupy a unique role in international campaigns, where we are relied upon by national, regional and international NGOs for information and policy advice.

Donations to MPI of more than $2.00 are tax-deductible. MPI is an Income Tax Exempt Charity and is exempt from Income Tax under section 50-5 of the Income Assessment Tax Act 1997. MPI is authorised to fundraise for charitable purposes under the Charitable Fundraising Act, 1991). MPI is entered on the Register of Environmental Organisations and is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations under Item 6.1. of Table 6 in Sub-section 78(4) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936.

Key areas of expenditure for funds donated:

Malawi: education and awareness for communities facing Australian uranium mining proposals
Asia Pacific: banning the dumping of mine waste directly into rivers and oceans in the Asia Pacific region
Australia: ensuring the protection of sacred sites and rivers in Australia under threat from mining

Is this appeal tax deductible? Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation? Yes, automatically sent to you by email when approved.

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Donate by Mail

Download a printable donation form to send through the post to:
PO Box 435
KATOOMBA NSW 2780
AUSTRALIA

Contact details for this appeal:
MPI Administration
Telephone: 02 9557 9019
Email: admin@mpi.org.au
Website: www.mpi.org.au

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