About ANSMCO
ANSMCO delivers Australian technical and financial expertise to support the Government of Nepal in developing a responsible national portfolio of strategic minerals — with sovereign ownership retained by Nepal.
What We Do
ANSMCO provides governance, assurance, and disciplined programme delivery to support Nepal's strategic mineral development. This site is intentionally public-safe and excludes commercial terms.
Non-Negotiables
- Sovereign ownership retained by Nepal
- High ESG standards and safety-by-design
- Geopolitical non-alignment
- Auditable administration and public trust
Australian Capability
- Programme governance and administration
- Technical programme management and delivery controls
- Financial discipline, assurance, and reporting
Nepal-First Outcomes
- Institution-strengthening and durable standards
- Capability-building and local participation pathways
- Intergenerational equity (including future SWF concept)
How We Work
Every decision is guided by these core operational principles:
Key Milestones
Building the foundation for Nepal's responsible resource future.
ANSMCO Established
2024Australia-Nepal Strategic Minerals Consortium formally incorporated in South Australia.
Partnership Framework Developed
2024Strategic Administration Partnership model designed with governance-first principles.
Government Engagement
2025Active dialogue with Nepal government stakeholders on national portfolio approach.
Phase 1 Initiation
2025Makwanpur programme initiation with baseline studies and governance framework.
Meet the Team
Role-based introductions. Individual profiles will be published following formal approval.
Consortium President
Executive leadership, governance, and delivery accountability.
Founding Project Director
Programme design, phased execution planning, and stakeholder coordination with safety/ESG embedded.
Legal & Financial Advisory
Structuring, risk management, and oversight for clarity and accountability.
Growing team
Additional specialists joining as programme develops
What Stakeholders Say
Perspectives from those engaged with the ANSMCO partnership model.
The partnership model represents a new paradigm in resource governance, ensuring sovereignty while enabling world-class development standards.