Resources Industry Development Board
South Australia's Resources Industry Development Board was formed in 2000 to enhance the growth of South Australia's mineral and petroleum resources sector and its contribution to the state's economy. It was formed in response to recommendations of the Resources Task Force made the previous year. The RIDB provides advice to the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy and government to ensure the realization of the full value chain of the state's resources sector.[1] The board reports to the Minister for Resources & Energy directly through its Chairperson. There is a high degree of inter-activity with the PIRSA Division of Minerals and Energy which also provides the board's secretariat.[2]
In 2015, the RIDB merged with the Resources Energy & Infrastructure Council (RESIC) forming the Minerals and Energy Advisory Council.[3]
Objectives
As of 2014, the board's key objectives are:[1]
- Making land more accessible
- Stimulating vibrant exploration activity
- Expediting sustainable development, production and processing
Achievements
During its first five years, the RIDB successfully engaged the Economic Development Board to raise the profile of the resources sector. In 2004, this resulted in the sector being recognised as one of the four key potential growth areas in the state's Second Economic Summit. The resources sector was not mentioned at the First Economic Summit. The RIDB also met with the Minister for Environment and Conservation, Hon John Hill to highlight key issues for the resources industry. These included increasing access to parks and reserves and the management of zones within reserves.[2]
The RIDB also developed a strategy for the targeted promotion of the sector to opinion leaders and corporate decision makers. The project aimed to identify and engage people who influence community opinion to alter the community's perception of the resources industry. The targets of the strategy included church leaders, sporting identities, councils, business leaders, service and community organisations, politicians, bureaucrats, media personalities, unions and conservation groups.[2]
Membership
As of 2014, members of the board (and their relevant industry affiliations) include:[4]
- Keith Yates - Adelaide Resources
- Dr Paul Heithersay
- Dr Ian Gould - Rio Tinto & University of South Australia
- Hon Roger Goldsworthy
- George McKenzie - Finlaysons[5]
- Tino Guglielmo - Ambassador Oil & Gas, ex-Stuart Petroleum
- John Roberts - South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy
- Derek Carter - Petratherm, Mithril Resources, Blackthorne Resources
- Pauline Carr - Grange Resources
- Richard Yeeles - BHP Billiton & Toro Energy
- Alice McCleary - Archer Exploration & Uranium SA
- Hon Paul Holloway
Former members
Former members of the RIDB include:
- Dave Cockshell - PIRSA Petroleum[2]
- Parry Agius - Indigenous consultant[2]
- Dr Jan Carey - Marine Biologist[2]
- Barry Goldstein (ex officio)[6]
- Annette Hurley - Labor Party[2]
- Peter Klaosen - Santos[2]
- Ted Tyne (ex officio)[6]
- Tahlia Wanganeen[6]
- Jim White - Onesteel & Centrex Metals[6]
References
- ^ a b "Resources Industry Development Board". Department of State Development. Government of South Australia. 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
- ^ a b c d e f g h MESA Journal 25. Adelaide, South Australia: Government of South Australia. 2004. pp. 22–23.
- ^ "Minerals & Energy Advisory Council". Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ "Members of the RIDB". Department of State Development. Government of South Australia. 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
- ^ "George McKenzie". Finlaysons. Retrieved 2015-02-16.
- ^ a b c d "Resources Industry Development Board". PIRSA. Government of South Australia. 2012. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
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