The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) was established in 2001 to act as a catalyst for performance improvement in the mining and metals industry.
We bring together 22 mining and metals companies as well as 35 national and regional mining associations and global commodity associations to maximize the contribution of mining, minerals and metals to sustainable development.
ICMM is a membership organization, led by the CEOs of many of the world’s largest mining and metals companies and associations. ICMM is committed to driving social, economic and environmental progress.
We serve as an agent for change and continual improvement. Our vision is one of leading companies working together and with others to strengthen the contribution of mining, minerals and metals to sustainable development.
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) was established in 2001 to act as a catalyst for performance improvement in the mining and metals industry.
We bring together 22 mining and metals companies as well as 35 national and regional mining associations and global commodity associations to maximize the contribution of mining, minerals and metals to sustainable development.
ICMM’s 22 member companies are required to implement and measure their performance against a set of performance standards known as the Sustainable Development Framework. The framework is made up of three elements – a set of commitments (10 principles and six supporting position statements), public reporting using the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines and independent third party assurance.
ICMM’s activities are aimed at strengthening performance and enhancing our contribution to sustainable development. Our work is divided into four work programs with over 20 projects that advance the implementation of our sustainable development principles. Our work is conducted with the active participation of member companies and in collaboration with relevant partners.
Our work programs:
We regularly publish good practice guidance, toolkits and reports to help improve sustainable development performance across the mining and metals industry.
All ICMM publications, as well as those of our predecessor organizations, are publicly available free of charge.
You may request hard copies of our publications by emailing info@icmm.com.
On the last day of the EITI Global Conference in Sydney, ICMM hosted a breakfast session on mining’s contribution to sustainable development. Each panellist was asked what they considered the top three social and economic challenges the mining and metals industry would face over the next 5-10 years.
Read moreThe Brazilian Mining Association (IBRAM) and ICMM have hosted a one-day seminar on climate change with 35 government officials, policy makers, researchers and industry representatives attending.
Read moreThis edition of ICMM's Good Practice newsletter is focused on the latest developments and progress of EITI.
Read moreICMM will be participating at the 6th EITI Global Conference in Sydney, Australia. The conference will focus on the impact of the EITI in the 37 implementing countries, as well as revisions to the EITI Standard to increase its effectiveness.
Read moreICMM President Anthony Hodge will participate in a panel discussion on creating shared value at the Mining On Top Africa Summit. The panel will focus on maximising returns for stakeholders.
Read moreICMM’s John Drexhage will speak at the closing plenary of the Carbon Expo 10th Anniversary Edition on 31 May.
Read moreOur member companies are required to implement the three elements of the framework which includes a public commitment to transparent and accountable reporting practices.
10 principles for sustainable development, which company members are required to implement.
Company members are committed to report their performance against the 10 principles in accordance with GRI guidelines.
Providing third-party verification that companies are meeting their commitments to the 10 principles.
