Strategic Minerals Portfolio
A disciplined, four-phase programme spanning Nepal's highest-potential mineral regions. Each phase is designed for progressively higher assurance with governance, safety, and ESG standards embedded from inception.
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How to read this portfolio
Each phase produces decision-ready information at defined assurance gates. Governance and risk management are maintained end-to-end across the programme lifecycle.
Across Nepal
Gate-controlled progression with independent review
Standards-led planning, monitoring, and reporting
Multiple regions under consistent governance
Programme Phases
Makwanpur
Programme initiation area. Baseline geological and environmental studies are underway alongside community engagement and permitting readiness.
- Early field validation and planning discipline
- Permitting and regulatory approvals readiness
- Safety and ESG controls integrated from day one
Upper Mustang
Targeted investigation around the principal anomaly. Cultural and environmental sensitivity parameters define the operating envelope.
- Cultural and environmental sensitivity planning
- Buffer-zone considerations and stakeholder mapping
- Disciplined governance and assurance protocols
Chitwan
Portfolio expansion into complementary survey areas aligned to national development priorities and community partnership pathways.
- Alignment to national minerals development priorities
- Community partnership and benefit-sharing frameworks
- Transparent administration and reporting standards
Baitadi
Later-stage portfolio work designed to broaden national optionality through strengthened capability and governance maturity.
- Strengthened capability and governance maturity
- Higher-quality data for long-term resource planning
- Disciplined, staged decision-making at each gate
Programme Administration
All programme artefacts are designed to be auditable and decision-ready, supporting transparent delivery and stakeholder confidence across the portfolio lifecycle.
Programme Details
Governance Framework
Structured oversight ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance across all programme phases.
- Clear decision pathways with accountable roles at each gate
- Joint oversight committee with bilateral representation
- Auditable documentation, reporting, and records management
- Compliance frameworks aligned with international standards
Explore the partnership framework
Learn how the bilateral administration model operates, or submit a formal enquiry to discuss programme participation.