ICMM - International Council on Mining & Metals

ICMM is governed by its Council which is made up of the CEOs of all ICMM member companies, two elected representatives from the member associations, and ICMM's President. It meets twice a year and sets the strategic direction for ICMM and decides on policy.

The Council is supported by an Executive Working Group which meets four times a year and is the primary vehicle through which members engage with each other and the ICMM secretariat. It comprises nominated representatives (known as Principal Liaisons) from each of the company and association members.

The Executive Working Group is responsible for the effective implementation of the ICMM work program and budget. It is supported by a number of specialist task forces through which members actively participate in ICMM projects.

ICMM currently has task forces in the following areas:

• Environmental stewardship
• Health and safety
• Materials stewardship
• Socio-economic development
• Reserves and resources
• Communications.

In addition, ICMM has an Associations Co-ordination Group. This group meets twice a year, and is the vehicle for associations to discuss common strategic issues and provide input to the Council and Executive Working Group. It also elects two representatives (the group chairman plus one other) to sit on the ICMM Council for a two-year term.