ICMM - International Council on Mining & Metals

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.       What is ICMM?

ICMM is a collaborative of 18 companies and 30 mining and commodity associations. It provides a means for joint action on sustainability-related issues important to the mining industry.

2.       What is ICMM’s role in the mining industry?

Its overall goal is to facilitate improved member performance under the Sustainable Development Framework. ICMM allows members to act collectively to develop good practice standards for the industry as a whole.  

3.       Does ICMM campaign for better practice within the mining industry as a whole?

ICMM is not a campaigning organization. Its goal is performance improvement through dialogue based on a platform of consensus and voluntary collaboration.

4.       How can a company join ICMM?

To become an ICMM member, a company must commit to implementing ICMM’s Sustainable Development Framework.

Companies that are interested in joining ICMM should contact the President’s office.

5.       How can I get hold of ICMM material?

All ICMM material is published online and is available to download in the Library section of the website. If you would like to receive a print copy of any of our publications, please contact us at info@icmm.com.