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Anglo American's Coal division in South Africa wins Global Business Coalition award for HIV/AIDS program
30.06.2009
Anglo Coal South Africa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anglo American, has been recognized by the Global Business Coalition (GBC) on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for its pioneering workplace program focused on tackling HIV and AIDS in South Africa. Anglo American is South Africa's leading private sector employer, with over 100,000 people employed at its operations.
ICMM members call for stronger government support of the United Nations Convention against Corruption
08.06.2009
Chief executives from some of the world's leading companies - including ICMM members Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti and Newmont - have called on governments to more effectively and robustly implement the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Transparency International hailed this as "an unprecedented move".
Mining in Tanzania - at a watershed
05.06.2009
This was the high level message from a workshop held in Dar on 19 May and attended by senior representatives from 14 government agencies and the main mining companies, and informed by a number of independent international researchers and other authorities.
ICMM co-hosts Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining workshop in Ghana
29.05.2009
ICMM engaged in a successful dialogue on Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) at a broadly represented industry workshop held in Ghana this month. Participants identified a number of actions for government and companies, such as easing the formalization process for ASM miners and providing better access to mining areas.
ICMM launches Minerals and Metals Management 2020 Strategy
11.05.2009
ICMM has launched Minerals and Metals Management 2020, an action plan for chemicals management in the mining and metals sector. It outlines the need for a global framework for chemicals management based on a life cycle approach linked clearly to the principles of sustainable development.
'Action for a safer world' - ICMM's May Newsletter
06.05.2009
ICMM has released the May 2009 issue of its Good Practice newsletter: Action for a safer world. It is themed around the need for sound chemicals management and looks to the UN’s Second International Conference on Chemicals Management in Geneva on 11-15 May. This will be the setting for the launch of ICMM’s own action plan on chemicals management for the mining and metals sector - Minerals and Metals Management 2012.
Planning for Integrated Mine Closure: Toolkit - Now available in Spanish
02.04.2009
The ICMM is truly international in its make-up, representation and the scope of operations of its members. While the Secretariat sits in London, and English is the most widely-used common language, we are interested in making our material available in other languages too.
Leadership Matters - The elimination of fatalities, now available in Spanish
24.03.2009
The ICMM is truly international in its make-up, representation and the scope of operations of its members. While the Secretariat sits in London, and English is the most widely-used common language, we are interested in making our material available in other languages too.
Minerals taxation regimes - report published with the Commonwealth Secretariat
17.03.2009
The new report considers how the way in which revenue is generated can affect the process of translating mineral wealth into socio-economic development.
Leadership Matters - The elimination of fatalities
04.03.2009
This document provides a guide for Senior Leaders in their relentless drive to prevent fatalities; both through their personal actions and the processes and activities they should ensure are in place.
ICMM hosts interactive session on mining and sustainability at PDAC
27.02.2009
The purpose of the half-day session is to engage participants from multinational, junior and exploration companies in constructive dialogue on tools and techniques for implementing sustainable development practices. There will be audience polling to find out what sustainability issues are currently most challenging to practitioners in the sector.
ICMM releases its 2008 Annual Review - Embracing Change
25.02.2009
In a year a year marked by events that have dramatically changed the operating environment for all of mining, ICMM members reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to the sustainable development agenda. ICMM is using this time to refresh its vision, mandate and priorities, and streamline its operations.
ICMM commits to mercury stewardship
16.02.2009
A new position statement on mercury risk management reaffirms ICMM Members' commitment to responsible management of mercury which can arise through the application of pollution control during the production of non-ferrous metals. The statement has been developed partly in response to the ongoing discussions under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which are aimed at developing effective ways of reducing the global adverse impacts on health and the environment from mercury.
GRI comment period on sustainability reporting guidelines opens
29.01.2009
Global
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and ICMM have opened a three-month public comment period on sustainability reporting guidelines in the mining and metals sector. It is the official opportunity for anyone interested to provide comments and feedback on the draft Mining and Metals Sector Supplement.
The Aspen Institute promotes MBA teaching on responsible mining
23.01.2009
The Aspen Institute’s Centre for Business Education held a web conference for MBA faculty teachers on the subject of mining and sustainability on Thursday 22 January. The conference follows a collaboration to develop relevant teaching materials for the Institute's MBA course.
Biodiversity Guidance publication now available in Mandarin
20.01.2009
Asia
ICMM member the China International Mining Group has translated the Good Practice Guidance on Mining and Biodiversity into Mandarin.
Cerrejon and the Tabaco Relocation Committee reach an agreement
09.01.2009
Cerrejón Coal (jointly owned in equal one-third shares by ICMM members Xstrata, Anglo American and BHP) have recently reached agreement with the former Tabaco community.
Revised United Nations terminology to simplify reporting of reserves and resources
19.12.2008
The UNFC of 2004, with its accompanying United Nations ECOSOC Resolution 2004/233 recommending worldwide application, has recently been simplified in order to facilitate global use. This new draft version, UNFC-2008, is now available for public comment.
'Investing in a better future' - ICMM's December Newsletter
08.12.2008
ICMM has released the latest issue of its Good Practice newsletter. In his leader, ICMM's new President Tony Hodge introduces the theme of "mining and socio-economic development", which covers topics ranging from development in Africa to the role of minerals taxation in helping to alleviate poverty.
World AIDS Day - ICMM members combat the disease and the stigma
01.12.2008
ICMM members are engaged in individual initiatives and partnerships designed to combat HIV/AIDS, from providing for employee testing to community peer educator programs and from providing workplace and family treatment plans to funding cutting-edge research. ICMM President Tony Hodge said: "Mining has an important role to play in ensuring that the epidemic is brought under control, and that people can live and work with HIV and without stigma".
Biodiversity guidance publication now available in Portuguese
27.11.2008
ICMM member Vale has facilitated the translation into Portuguese of the Good Practice Guidance on Mining and Biodiversity, also available in Russian, Spanish and English. Visit the Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish pages for more material available in each of these languages.
ICMM president contributes to setting the World Economic Forum Agenda for Davos 2009
20.11.2008
ICMM president Tony Hodge contributed to the Global Agenda Council on 'The Future of Mining and Metals'. The Summit's findings will serve as input for the upcoming G20 discussions and the new US administration, as well as provide the foundation for the program of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2009, in Davos.
ICMM at the annual Business for Social Responsibility conference
11.11.2008
ICMM's Aidan Davy spoke in a panel on 'Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights', in the context of Business for Social Responsibility's (BSR) 15th annual conference in New York.
ICMM convenes workshop on artisanal mining in Brazil
31.10.2008
ICMM convened a workshop on managing the interface between large scale mining and artisanal/small scale mining. This took place in the context of the 8th annual Communities and Small-scale Mining (CASM) conference in Brasilia.
ICMM partners with University of Manchester for event on mining and the Andean region
30.10.2008
ICMM and the University of Manchester co-hosted a one-day seminar on "Extractive industries, fiscal systems and human welfare: national policy and local development in Peru, Chile and Bolivia".
Breakthrough agreement between ICMM and Russian commission on mineral reserves
30.10.2008
The Committee for Mineral Reserves and International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO)- a task force of ICMM- has signed an agreement with FGU "State Commission on Mineral Reserves" (GKZ).
Freeport-McMoRan CEO is new ICMM Chairman
17.10.2008
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold President and CEO Richard Adkerson has been appointed ICMM Chairman. Mr Adkerson has served on the ICMM Council since May 2005.
ICMM a key contributor to IUCN's World Conservation Congress
16.10.2008
ICMM lead discussions on mining and sustainable development at the IUCN 4th World Conservation Congress that concluded in Barcelona this week. The focus was on biodiversity, ecosystem services and livelihood protection.
ICMM makes submission to U.S. Senate Committee
26.09.2008
North America
ICMM has made a submission to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing before the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law on Extracting Natural Resources: Corporate Responsibility and the Rule of Law, Chaired by Senator R. Rubin.
ICMM at the Geneva Trade and Development Forum
23.09.2008
Europe
ICMM was represented in the Geneva Trade and Development Forum. Vale's Renato Amorim presented on a panel on "Commodities, Governance and Poverty Reduction".
ICMM publishes Guidance on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria
27.08.2008
ICMM's Good Practice Guidance on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, which is aimed at managers and health practitioners, provides practical information for disease management.
ICMM publishes Closure toolkit
11.08.2008
ICMM's new toolkit, Planning for Integrated Mine Closure, provides practical guidance for a key challenge to mining: closing a mine in a sustainable manner.
ICMM MERAG and HERAG publications promoted at SETAC World Congress
08.08.2008
ICMM and a number of partner associations, under the collective MERA (Metals Environmental Research Associations), were Principal Sponsors of the recent SETAC 2008 World Congress in Sydney.
ICMM presents at SETAC World Congress
08.08.2008
ICMM's Ben Davies attended the SETAC (Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) World Congress in Sydney from 4 - 8 August. He presented the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework as a model for continuous improvement of sustainable development practice in the mining industry.
ICMM publishes new spotlight on Ghana
30.07.2008
A new spotlight published this month by ICMM details the proceedings and findings presented at a workshop held in Accra in February 2008.
ICMM shares Peru findings in London
25.07.2008
On 21 July Canning House hosted an event on natural resources and development in Peru. It was chaired by Sir Mark Moody-Stuart of Anglo American, and included a panel comprising ICMM's John Groom, Vale's Renato Amorim and Peruvian Ambassador H.E. Ricardo Luna.
ICMM Council approves Assurance Procedure
21.07.2008
ICMM's Assurance Procedure has been approved by Council, marking an important stage in the evolution of the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework.
ICMM and Eurometaux publish REACH compliance guidance
17.07.2008
ICMM and Eurometaux have published two guides to assist companies in meeting the first of their requirements under the EU's new Chemicals Legislation - REACH. The regulation entered into force on 1 June 2008.
Argentine NGO bases environmental training course on ICMM biodiversity guide
04.07.2008
Latin America
Los Algarrobos, who is supported by a number of ICMM member companies with operations in Argentina, will use ICMM's Guidance on Mining and Biodiversity as the cornerstone of a training program aimed at secondary and tertiary educators.
'Promoting responsible practices' - ICMM's June Newsletter
18.06.2008
ICMM has released the latest issue of its Good Practice newsletter. In his leader, ICMM's new Chief Operating Officer John Groom introduces the theme of promoting responsible practices in the industry. There are three articles from member companies Vale, Teck Cominco and AngloGold Ashanti.
ICMM presents to seminar on implementing the EITI
17.06.2008
ICMM's Ben Peachey attended the seminar "Implementing the EITI - Best practice and tools" in Berlin on 10 June. He gave a presentation on "The important issues for companies involved in the EITI programs" to an audience of over 30 people.
ICMM at Resources Efficiency Alliance workshop
17.06.2008
John Groom attended a workshop of the European Resource Efficiency Alliance in Brussels on "The Non-Ferrous Metals Bottom-up Approach to Climate Change".
ICMM welcomes Ruggie report
12.06.2008
ICMM has publicly welcomed the third report of Professor John Ruggie, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) on business and human rights.
Final Position Statement on Mining and Indigenous Peoples Issues
11.06.2008
ICMM members make a specific set of commitments through this position statement, which was recently approved by its CEO-led Council and affirms ICMM’s vision for constructive relationships between the mining and metals industry and Indigenous Peoples.
Vale workshop considers challenges in Africa
04.06.2008
Latin America
Vale sponsored an internal workshop on Global Challenges in Africa on 28 May in Rio de Janeiro. This included a panel on 'Resource Curse or Resource Endowment' in which ICMM's Kathryn McPhail presented.
Social risks in the spotlight in Panama
03.06.2008
ICMM’s Christine Copley attended the workshop “Mining for Success - Social Risks and Responsible Mining Practices” in Panama, where she presented the ICMM Good Practice Guidance on Mining and Biodiversity to an audience of over 100.
Four new members join industry leadership body
28.05.2008
ICMM’s CEO-led Council has welcomed two new company members - Lihir Gold and Barrick- and two association members - Camiven (the Chamber of Mines of Venezuela) and the International Molybdenum Association.
Kathryn McPhail wins global essay award
23.05.2008
ICMM's Kathryn McPhail has won the Bronze Award for the International Finance Corporation (IFC)/Financial Times (FT) essay.
ICMM appoints new President
15.05.2008
Dr. R. Anthony (Tony) Hodge has been appointed ICMM President and will take up his position on 1 October 2008. To help ensure a smooth transition to the new President, Dr. John Groom has accepted an interim role as Chief Operating Officer working with Tony Hodge and ICMM.
Industry, government and community leaders gather for mining workshop in Peru
02.05.2008
Latin America
Over 300 people attended a workshop in Peru, with the aim of exploring the range of multi-stakeholder initiatives available in relation to six themes of the resource endowment initiative.
ICMM in mine closure talks in India
21.04.2008
Asia
Chris Copley represented ICMM at the Asia-Pacific Partnership Coal Mining Taskforce meeting 'Mine Rehabilitation, Closure & Completion', held in Kolkata, India on 18-19 April 2008 and organized by the Australian and Indian governments.
New look for ICMM website
17.04.2008
The ICMM website has been given a fresh new look. We have simplified the site structure and enhanced the navigation, as well as creating new sections including an easy-to-use library for our publications and a section on the organizations that we work with.
Metals associations announce support for SETAC World Congress 2008
09.04.2008
Australasia
ICMM and a number of partner associations, under the collective ‘Metals Environmental Research Associations (MERA)’ are principal sponsors of the SETAC (Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) 2008 World Congress.
ICMM's Kathryn McPhail at State of the Planet conference
31.03.2008
North America
Senior Program Director Kathryn McPhail presented in a two-day conference co-organised by the Earth Institute at Columbia University and The Economist newspaper.
ICMM and Vale host sessions at World Mines Ministries Forum 2008
05.03.2008
North America
ICMM hosted the opening plenary session at the World Mines Ministries Forum held in Toronto on Friday 29 February - Sunday 2 March. Over 100 people attended the forum including delegations from the mines ministries of Nigeria, Zambia and Ecuador.
Restoration of Legacy Sites Roundtable
03.03.2008
North America
45 people attended a multi-stakeholder Roundtable on the Restoration of Legacy Sites which was hosted by ICMM, IUCN - the World Conservation Union and the Post-Mining Alliance in early March.
ICMM's 2007 Annual Review is published
01.03.2008
ICMM’s 2007 Annual Review - Essential materials, produced responsibly - describes some of the highlights of the past year. The report records how ICMM works to address key issues that affect the mining and metals sector, providing a benchmark for good industry practice.
ICMM responds to the 2008 No Dirty Gold Report
29.02.2008
ICMM President Paul Mitchell responded to the recent release of the No Dirty Gold publication - Golden Rules: Making the case for responsible mining - in a letter to the authors of the 2008 report.
Broad representation at ICMM's Resource Endowment initiative workshop in Ghana
20.02.2008
Africa
Well over the number of confirmed attendees gathered in Accra on 18 February in an event that was jointly hosted by the Government of Ghana and ICMM, and supported by the Ghana Chamber of Mines.
Resource Endowment Toolkit presented at West African Mining Forum
18.02.2008
Africa
Dr Chris Anderson from Newmont Mining Corporation made a presentation on the ICMM Resource Endowment Toolkit at the West African Regional Mining Forum held in Conakry, Guinea on 11 February 2008.
ICMM - IUCN Indigenous Peoples Roundtable held in Sydney
05.02.2008
Australasia
ICMM's Aidan Davy and Claire White participated in a two-day Roundtable on Mining and Indigenous Peoples Issues which took place in Sydney, Australia from 30-31 January. The meeting was jointly organized by ICMM and IUCN as part of the ongoing dialogue between both organizations.
ICMM working group progresses alloys assessment projects
21.01.2008
North America
The ICMM Metals and Minerals Technical Working Group (MMTWG), chaired by Dr Andy Bush of the Lead Development Association International, met on 7-8 January 2008 in Denver.
Favourable reception of ICMM recommendations on Human Rights and Business
21.01.2008
John Ruggie, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) on Human Rights and Business, has commented favourably on ICMM's third submission of recommendations on the role of the mining industry in human rights and business.
Participate in our survey on mining legacy
18.12.2007
As part of the ICMM-IUCN dialogue on biodiversity and mining, the World Conservation Union (IUCN), the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and the Post-Mining Alliance are organizing an international roundtable to explore the restoration of mining legacy sites.
Industry stakeholders focus on mining and economic development at Tanzania workshop
11.12.2007
Africa
ICMM and the World Bank hosted a two day workshop on 6 - 7 December in Dar es Salaam to discuss the benefits and challenges associated with the mining sector in Tanzania.
ICMM's Paul Mitchell addresses investors at London seminar
11.12.2007
Europe
There was a lively and productive exchange between investors and mining industry representatives at a seminar in London on Tuesday 11 December hosted by Insight Investment. There were over 40 delegates including mining analysts and service providers from the investment community.
ICMM makes third submission to UN Special Representative on Human Rights
11.12.2007
ICMM has made a third submission to the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) on Human Rights and Business.
Chinese version of Materials Stewardship publication launched in Beijing
04.12.2007
Asia
ICMM’s Dr John Atherton launched a Chinese language version of the ICMM publication Maximizing Value: Guidance on implementing materials stewardship in the minerals and metals value chain at Tsinghua University in Beijing on 27 November 2007. The event was attended mainly by academics involved in the area of materials stewardship.
The health and safety imperative - ICMM's December newsletter
03.12.2007
ICMM has released the latest issue of its newsletter, Good Practice. In this issue, we return to a health and safety theme with a reminder of just how important this area is to our members and the wider industry.
ICMM presents a preview of upcoming closure planning report at APEC workshop
28.11.2007
Asia
ICMM Program Director Christine Copley presented a preview of the forthcoming report on Integrated Closure Planning at the APEC 'Life of Mine Planning' Workshop held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 20 - 23 November 2007.
Good Practice Guidance on Mining and Biodiversity presented in India
28.11.2007
Asia
ICMM's Program Director for Environment, Health and Safety, Chris Copley, presented an overview of the Good Practice Guidance on Mining and Biodiversity at the first 'Managing the Social and Environmental Consequences of Coal Mining in India' conference held in New Delhi, India from 19 - 21 November.
ICMM responds to War on Want report
22.11.2007
War on Want published a report on 20 November 2007 which was critical of mining industry and the activities of a number of ICMM member companies.
ICMM President testifies to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services
15.11.2007
ICMM President Paul Mitchell was invited to testify at the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services hearing in Washington on 25 October 2007. The hearing examined the economic development of resource-rich countries. Paul was invited to present his views on the links between good governance, revenue transparency and poverty reduction.
Community Development Toolkit presented at BSR conference in San Francisco
13.11.2007
North America
ICMM Program Director Aidan Davy presented “Community Development Program Design and Implementation: What makes Programs Successful?” in a pre-conference workshop on Strategic Community Development for extractives companies at the Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) Annual Conference in San Francisco on 23 October.
New publication explores the importance of product policy and eco-efficiency
12.11.2007
Metals are highly durable chemical elements that can, in theory, be recycled infinitely with no inherent degradation in properties. This means that they are highly eco-efficient over their life cycle even though their initial production may be energy intensive. ICMM’s latest publication Materials Stewardship: Eco-efficiency and Product Policy explores the relationship between these three concepts to help maximize the benefits of the attributes of metals.
Anglo American CEO delivers keynote speech at BSR conference
12.11.2007
North America
Cynthia Carroll, CEO of ICMM member Anglo American, presented a keynote speech entitled ‘Reflections from Corporate Responsibility from the Extractive Sector’ at the opening plenary for the Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) annual conference which was held in San Francisco from 23 - 26 October 2007.
New publication encourages more accurate health risk assessment for metals
22.10.2007
How can the mining and metals industry prove that metals and inorganic metal compounds can be produced and used safely? These issues are addressed in ICMM’s latest publication - Health Risk Assessment Guidance for Metals (HERAG).
Russian biodiversity good practice publication launched in Moscow
18.10.2007
ICMM's Ben Hedley launched a Russian language version of the ICMM publication Good Practice Guidance for Mining and Biodiversity at the 3rd annual Mining and Exploration Business Forum (Minex) event in Moscow which ran from 3 - 5 October.
Guide to ICMM publications released
17.10.2007
ICMM has released its first publications guide. The guide has been published to give stakeholders and the wider community a convenient overview of work programs and the resources produced by ICMM.
Lonmin CEO is new ICMM Chairman
17.10.2007
Lonmin CEO Brad Mills has been appointed ICMM Chairman, succeeding Leigh Clifford, the recently retired CEO of Rio Tinto. Mr Mills has served on the ICMM Council since October 2004 when Lonmin joined the organization.
ICMM launches publications in Spanish and Russian
16.10.2007
ICMM has released new language versions of Good Practice in Emergency Preparedness and Response and Good Practice Guidance for Mining and Biodiversity.
Resource Efficiency and Environment on the agendas of UNEP and OECD in Tokyo
15.10.2007
Asia
ICMM's John Atherton attended back-to-back meetings on resource efficiency and material flows held in Tokyo on 25-27 September. The motivation behind the workshops was to establish common understanding on concepts, definitions, tools, strategies and indicators regarding the efficient use of resources for achieving sustainable consumption and production to benefit both the economy and the environment.
ICMM updates Intergovernmental Forum on Resource Endowment initiative
25.09.2007
Europe
The 2007 Intergovernmental Forum of Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development meeting was held in Geneva on 17-19 September.
Keynote presentation on Resource Endowment initiative in Peru
17.09.2007
Latin America
Dr. John Groom, Chair of ICMM’s Resource Endowment initiative and Head of Safety, Health and Environment for Anglo American, gave the key note presentation at the XXVIII Convención Minera, Arequipa, Peru, on 11 September.
ICMM and members present at CASM conference in Mongolia
17.09.2007
Asia
ICMM's Aidan Davy participated in the 7th Annual Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM) Conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 7 -10 September. The focus of this years' conference was on "Effective Partnerships for Sustainable Small Scale Mining (ASM) Communities".
Resource Endowment initiative: Phase 3 update
06.09.2007
The third phase of ICMM’s Resource Endowment initiative is now well underway, following three years of research and in-country stakeholder engagement. The initiative seeks to identify the circumstances in which positive socio-economic outcomes can flow from mineral endowments, thus avoiding the ‘resource curse’.
6th International Copper Conference
03.09.2007
North America
ICMM Program Director John Atherton presented at the 6th International Copper Conference held in Toronto from August 25-30.
Argentine Chamber of Mines and British Embassy Seminar
16.08.2007
ICMM President Paul Mitchell addressed a seminar in Buenos Aires organised by the Argentine Chamber of Mines and the British Embassy on 16 August.
Southern Africa Reach / GHS seminar
10.08.2007
Africa
The Chamber of Mines of South Africa, ICMM, and Eurometaux hosted a seminar in Johannesburg for mining companies operating in South Africa and other Sub-Saharan countries.
REACH Metals Gateway is launched
09.08.2007
Europe
The REACH Metals Gateway supports the mining and metals industry worldwide in its implementation of the new EU Chemicals Legislation. It provides basic information on the nature of REACH as well as more detailed guidance for companies to help them meet their new obligations.
Guide to use of chemicals in the mining and metals industry
07.08.2007
ICMM has published GHS: Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals in partnership with Eurometaux and Eurofer. The leaflet provides a brief overview of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling (GHS) which will affect many of the products of the mining and metals industry as well as chemicals used in processing operations.
ICMM President addresses Sustainable Minerals Institute
26.07.2007
ICMM President Paul Mitchell addressed the University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute in Brisbane on 26 July. His presentation to faculty and students described the evolution of the international mining industry from prior to the Global Mining Initiative (1999) to today.
Ghana workshop on mining and biodversity
25.07.2007
Africa
ICMM held a successful workshop highlighting its Good Practice Guidance for Mining and Biodiversity, in Accra on Friday 20 July 2007. The half-day workshop attracted over 30 participants representing governments, industry, academia and civil society organizations from countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, South Africa and Mongolia.
UNEP holds informal dialogue on mercury partnerships
02.07.2007
ICMM's John Atherton was invited to take part in an informal stakeholders meeting to discuss future development of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) mercury partnerships program on 25 June.
Building sustainable communities - ICMM's June newsletter
26.06.2007
In this issue, we examine progress since ICMM came into being in 2001 and we attempt to take an honest and robust look at some of the challenges ahead.
ICMM President joins Euromoney debate
12.06.2007
ICMM President Paul Mitchell took part in a debate on 'ESG Risk & Financial Innovation in Emerging Markets', organized by Euromoney, in London on 11 June.
ICMM supports G8 statement on transparency and sustainable growth in the sector
08.06.2007
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) welcomes the G8's call for greater transparency and notes the G8's recognition of the sector's potential to contribute to economic growth and poverty alleviation.
ICMM President addresses Civicus World Assembly
31.05.2007
ICMM President Paul Mitchell took part in a panel session on corporate accountability at the 7th Civicus World Assembly in Glasgow on 24 May.
Government and industry share perspectives on materials stewardship
16.05.2007
Europe
On 14 May ICMM presented its work on materials stewardship at the Joint International Study Group’s biannual meetings in Lisbon. The delegation, comprising of government representatives as well as industry participants, to the study groups heard two presentations on the theme of stewardship.
Workshop briefs industry on risk assessment concepts
14.05.2007
Europe
ICMM participated in an industry briefing workshop organized by Eurometaux for the European metals and minerals industry on 10 May.
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Plenary adopts formal participation criteria
14.05.2007
North America
The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) adopted formal participation criteria at its plenary last week, which was held on 7-8 May and hosted by the U.S Department of State.
ICMM addresses Cobalt Conference
11.05.2007
Asia
The Cobalt Development Institute recently held its annual conference in Shanghai (9 - 10 May 2007). The conference was based on a broad agenda including market, regulatory and environment and health issues and attracted over 270 participants, many from the Asia-Pacific Region.
Operational plans for risk assessment projects agreed
04.05.2007
Europe
Operational plans for six risk assessment projects were agreed at the second meeting of the OECD's Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN). ICMM's Ben Davies attended the meeting which was held in Berlin on 25-27 April.
Guidance manual for environmentally sound management of waste agreed
03.05.2007
ICMM's John Atherton participated in the tenth meeting of the OECD Working Group on Waste Prevention and Recycling, which was held in Paris on 25-27 April.
ICMM releases findings of survey on Indigenous Peoples issues
17.04.2007
ICMM has released the results of a survey commissioned to elicit feedback on the ICMM draft Position Statement on Mining and Indigenous Peoples Issues that was released in March 2006.
Risk assessment approach to mine safety
05.04.2007
Asia
The Chinese State Administration for Work Safety hosted a fourth meeting aimed at improving safety at Chinese coal mines in Beijing on 2-3 April. The International Labour Organization (ILO) helped to organize the meeting, which was attended by ICMM, the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM) and a variety of Chinese participants.
ICMM calls for harmonization in setting occupational exposure limits
04.04.2007
ICMM has published The Setting and Use of Occupational Exposure Limits - Current practice. It reviews current national or regional methodologies for setting occupational exposure limits (OELs) and identifies common aspects that could form a framework for global harmonization.
ICMM addresses biodiversity offsets workshop
03.04.2007
Australasia
ICMM, together with the Business and Biodiversity Offsets Program (BBOP), assisted with the organization of a workshop on biodiversity offsets in Perth, Western Australia, hosted by the Australian Centre for Minerals Extension and Research (ACMER).
ICMM addresses cross-sector forum on sustainable buildings
30.03.2007
ICMM participated in a workshop on the role of metals and minerals in sustainable buildings on 27-29 March, hosted by the Eden Project in collaboration with Five Winds International and the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative.
Industry alliance is developing guidance for REACH implementation
30.03.2007
ICMM participated in a meeting on REACH Implementation Projects (RIPs) in Brussels on 22-23 March. The meeting provided an opportunity for mining and metals companies and associations to review progress and coordinate further input to the RIPs.
Resource Endowment initiative: Chile case study findings launched
26.03.2007
Latin America
ICMM's Paul Mitchell and Kathryn McPhail launched the Chile country case study findings, part of the Resource Endowment initiative in Santiago on 23 March. The luncheon meeting was hosted by the Institute of Engineers of Chile.
ICMM publishes its Annual Review 2006
28.02.2007
ICMM’s 2006 Annual Review is published highlighting the organization’s significant achievements throughout the year. The report records how our activities provide a benchmark for sustainable development performance in the mining and metals sector.
APEC ministers agree mining policy principles
21.02.2007
Australasia
ICMM President Paul Mitchell took part in the third meeting of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining (MRM3) held on 12 - 16 February 2007 in Perth, Australia, where he chaired a well-attended session on life cycle partnerships-stewardship.
ICMM supports launch of the global framework to fight climate change
20.02.2007
ICMM has given its support to the global framework to fight climate change which was launched by Professor Jeffrey Sachs in New York today.
New ICMM publication encourages more accurate risk assessment for metals
12.02.2007
The reversal of the burden of proving that the manufacture and use of a material carries minimal risk is placing greater onus on producers and product manufacturers to undertake their own scientific assessments. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in Europe as demonstrated by the EU’s new chemicals management legislation - REACH.
ICMM commits to work on a multi-stakeholder mercury strategy
08.02.2007
In a statement presented at the 24th Session of the United Nations Governing Council in Nairobi, ICMM has committed to work with others on an integrated multi-stakeholder strategy for the responsible management of mercury which arises as a by-product of metals production.
Managing Africa's natural resources for growth and poverty reduction
05.02.2007
Africa
The '2007 Big Table: Managing Africa's Natural Resources for Growth and Poverty Reduction' was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in early February, to coincide with the African Union’s annual head of state meeting.
IUCN to review its protected areas category system
31.01.2007
IUCN - The World Conservation Union will host a summit in May 2007 to review their protected areas categories system. In preparation for the summit, ICMM has submitted a discussion paper as part of its commitment to work with IUCN to improve the system.
UN human rights consultation in Bogotá
23.01.2007
Latin America
The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for business and human rights, Professor John Ruggie, held the third regional consultation in Bogotá, Colombia, on 18 - 19 January 2007.
ICMM Pilot Assurance Procedure Training Workshop
16.01.2007
In January 2007, ICMM held a one-day training workshop in Tokyo with 16 representatives from its four Japanese member organizations - Sumitomo Metal Mining, Nippon Mining & Metals, Mitsubishi Materials and the Japan Mining Industry Association.
Life cycle assessment group meet to discuss future strategy
16.01.2007
The ICMM Metals and Minerals Technical Working Group (MMTWG), chaired by Dr Bill Adams of Rio Tinto, met on 10 - 11 January 2007. The group discussed issues related to risk assessment, chemicals management and classification and labelling.
Inaugural meeting of new EITI Board
11.12.2006
The recently established Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Board met on 7 December at the UN in New York.
ICMM Safety and Health Conference presentations available online
08.12.2006
ICMM organized an international conference focusing on safety and health on 14-16 November 2006 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The program included experiential learning seminars covering all aspects of safety and health, with a particular emphasis on behavioural safety and safety systems.
ICMM makes second submission to UN Special Representative
30.11.2006
In October 2006 ICMM made its second submission to Professor John Ruggie, the Secretary General's Special Representative for Business and Human Rights. The submission provides information on recent steps taken by ICMM member companies, on continuing issues for our industry, and sets out some high-level recommendations for the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG).
Metals industry publishes declaration on recycling for sustainable development
30.11.2006
The metals industry has today published a declaration on recycling principles aimed at encouraging product policy-makers, designers and manufacturers to adopt life cycle thinking when developing metals recycling policies.
Natural resources industry statement at G20 meeting
24.11.2006
'The aim for the natural resources industry is to provide sufficient resources at a reasonable price and in a sustainable way to ensure social and economic development.'
ICEM General Secretary Fred Higgs steps down
24.11.2006
ICEM General Secretary Fred Higgs is retiring after seven years in the post. He will be replaced by Manfred Warda at the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM) on 1 January 2007.
Key Cyanide Code Documents Now Available in Spanish
23.11.2006
The International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI) has published Spanish language versions of the principle Code documents required for implementing and administering the program.
No reason risk of harm should be greater in mining, says Godsell
16.11.2006
There is no reason that the risk of harm should be greater in mining than it is in any other form of economic activity, AngloGold Ashanti Chief Executive Officer Bobby Godsell said today.
'Health and safety success can never be taken for granted'
15.11.2006
The journey to zero harm in the mining and metals industry is continuous and success can never be taken for granted, Peter Beaven, President of BHP Billiton’s manganese operations said today.
Make mining health and safety personal, says Newmont Chairman
14.11.2006
Instilling health and safety as a central value in companies remains one of the key challenges of the global mining industry, Wayne Murdy,Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newmont Mining Corporation said today.
Leading mining and metals executives convene in South Africa on safety and health
13.11.2006
Leaders of the global mining and metals industry gather in Sandton from tomorrow for a three-day conference that will highlight progress in responding effectively to the sector’s challenges in safety and health management.
ICMM outlines the benefits of materials stewardship
13.11.2006
What activities can mining and metals companies undertake to enhance the durability and recyclability of minerals and metals, increase the efficiency of their production and use, and minimize associated risks? These are the issues addressed in a new ICMM publication - ‘Maximizing Value: Guidance on implementing materials stewardship in the minerals and metals value chain’.
ICMM launches Mandarin version of Community Development Toolkit
13.11.2006
ICMM, with the support of China International Mining Group, has today launched the Mandarin language version of the Community Development Toolkit at a press launch in Beijing, China.
Oxfam America contribute to Resource Endowment debate
01.11.2006
Raymond Offenheiser, President of Oxfam America, has sent a letter to ICMM providing detailed feedback on the Resource Endowment initiative.
New ICMM Chair welcomes two new members to industry leadership body
01.11.2006
Rio Tinto Chief Executive Leigh Clifford has been appointed Chair of ICMM, succeeding Newmont CEO Wayne Murdy in the role. Mr Clifford has served on the ICMM Council for three years. BHP Billiton CEO Chip Goodyear will be Vice-Chair.
ICMM support for EITI
23.10.2006
The third Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) plenary conference was held on 16-17 October 2006 in Oslo, Norway. ICMM's Secretary General Paul Mitchell was in attendance at this event.
Intergovernmental mining forum adopts action plan
23.10.2006
The Intergovernmental Forum for Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development met in Geneva on 18-20 October 2006. The Forum deliberated on the follow-up to recommendations made at its inaugural 2005 meeting. This included a template on a National Mineral Policy Framework and the criteria affecting investor's perception of country risks.
'Safety in the workplace' - ICMM's October newsletter
20.10.2006
ICMM has released the latest issue of its newsletter. The health and safety theme for this issue is a timely one for a number of reasons. Helping our members improve their safety and health initiatives is a priority for ICMM. To help achieve this we are organizing an international conference focusing on safety and health, to be held on 14-16 November 2006 in Johannesburg.
MEMS Call for graduate student paper competition 2007
12.10.2006
The Mineral Economics and Management Society (MEMS) has announced a call for graduate student papers for its 2007 Annual Conference to be held from 18-20 April 2007 at the Golden Hotel in Golden, Colorado, USA.
Paul Mitchell at European Commission and IUCN conference
22.09.2006
The conference "Biodiversity in European Development Cooperation - supporting the sustainable development of partner countries" (the BEDC Conference) was held on 19 - 21 September 2006 in Paris, France.
ICMM support for ILO initiative to eliminate child labour in small-scale mining
18.08.2006
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new publication 'Minors out of Mining' which outlines a proposed global program to eliminate child labour in small-scale mining within 10 years.
Paul Mitchell addresses National Mining Symposium
11.08.2006
ICMM's Secretary General Paul Mitchell addressed the attendees at the National Mining Symposium in Jakarta, Indonesia on 10 August 2006.
IMF support for Resource Endowment initiative
17.07.2006
ICMM's multi-stakeholder Resource Endowment initiative was launched two years ago in partnership with the United Nations (UNCTAD) and the World Bank. It reached beyond the "natural resource curse" debate and focused on what works and does not work within poor countries that have generated broad socio-economic benefits from mining investments.
Positive response to ICMM's Resource Endowment initiative
03.07.2006
ICMM's Resource Endowment initiative was put under the spotlight on 29 June at a multi-stakeholder luncheon in Washington D.C., hosted by the Brookings Institution.
'Respecting local environments' - ICMM's June newsletter
26.06.2006
ICMM has released the latest issue of its newsletter. The environmental theme for this issue is a timely one for a number of reasons. With the recent publication of Good Practice Guidance for Mining and Biodiversity, this newsletter exemplifies what ICMM members are practicing in regards to biodiversity and environmental stewardship.
ICMM launches new biodiversity publication
23.06.2006
How can mining companies improve their biodiversity performance? The question is answered in considerable detail in a new ICMM publication, Good Practice Guidance for Mining and Biodiversity.
Xstrata joins the International Council on Mining and Metals
20.06.2006
Xstrata has underlined its commitment to responsible business practices by joining ICMM.
Paul Mitchell addresses Intergalva
12.06.2006
ICMM's Secretary General Paul Mitchell addressed the attendees at Intergalva, an event organized by European General Galvanizers Association, in Naples, Italy.
Kathryn McPhail gives keynote address at AMEC conference
07.06.2006
Speaking today at the AMEC National Congress 2006, ICMM's Principal Kathryn McPhail delivered a keynote address on "The Challenges of Exploring and Mining in Developing Nations".
Spotlight on biodiversity at Montana conference
05.06.2006
Alcoa’s John Gardner, on behalf of ICMM, today presented a paper entitled "ICMM's Good Practice Guidance for Mining and Biodiversity" at the Billings Land Reclamation Symposium in Billings Montana, USA.
ICMM releases Sustainable Development Framework brochure
17.05.2006
The ICMM Sustainable Development Framework is a key tool to assist members to improve their sustainable development performance.
ICMM Annual Review 2005 is released
12.05.2006
ICMM's Annual Review 2005 describes some of the highlights of the past year in our contribution towards improving sustainable development performance in the mining and metals industry. We are working hard to address the challenges facing the industry and provide practical tools to deliver results both for our members and the communities in which they operate.
ICMM publishes Guidance Paper on Financial Assurance for Mine Closure and Reclamation
31.03.2006
ICMM has released Guidance Paper: Financial Assurance for Mine Closure and Reclamation, which provides guidance on environmental financial assurance for mine closure.
Greater collaboration is needed on the journey towards sustainable development in mining
07.03.2006
The mining industry has much that it can offer on the journey towards sustainable development in the mining and metals industry, and ICMM intends to play a key role in realizing this - but this cannot be achieved by industry alone.
ICMM's submission to the IFC consultation process on Guidance notes for Performance Standards
03.03.2006
ICMM is participating actively in the review of the International Finance Corporation’s safeguard policies and guidelines.
Joint ICMM and World Bank community and large scale mining development workshop
16.02.2006
ICMM's Kathryn McPhail and Julie-Anne Braithwaite recently both attended a meeting held in Madagascar on 14-15 February, which was organized by the World Bank (WBG). Some of the sponsors for this workshop included the Government of Madagascar, the Mineral Resources Governance Programme (PGRM) and WWF.
'Materials Stewardship Matters' - ICMM's February newsletter
09.02.2006
ICMM has released the latest issue of its newsletter. The materials stewardship theme for this issue is a timely one for a number of reasons. As the market prospers, ICMM and its members continue to promote the concepts of sustainable development, including responsible materials management. This can only be achieved by sharing responsibility for the resources we use and the materials we create. The articles in this issue look at what shared responsibility means in practice.
The UN adopts a global policy framework for chemicals management
07.02.2006
The Dubai Declaration on a Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) was adopted by the participants to the United Nations International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM) on Monday 6 February.
Responsible Mining workshop timely as Indian government revises its mineral policy
06.02.2006
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in collaboration with ICMM, organized a workshop on “Responsible Mining - A multi-stakeholder perspective” as a side event to the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (2-4 February).
Wayne Murdy calls for action to improve socio-economic outcomes of resource endowments
26.01.2006
Speaking today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, ICMM Chairman Wayne Murdy called for concerted action to strengthen the economic benefits and poverty reduction that flow from mining investments in developing countries.
New Tailings Section on the Good Practice Website
20.01.2006
"Tailings facilities provide a window on the mining industry. They tell a story to the public about how the industry manages its activities. They also pose a risk that must be managed for the long term. The mining industry has the technology to safely design, build, operate and decommission tailings facilities. This technology must be consistently applied for the safe and environmentally responsible management of tailings." (Mining Association of Canada, 1998).
Mining investments can stimulate economic growth
21.12.2005
Mining investments can make a significant contribution to economic development in the world's poorest countries. This is the key finding of an ICMM study that ICMM Secretary General Paul Mitchell presented at the Mining for Sustainable Development: Extracting more benefit for Africa conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday 16 November 2005.
IUCN and ICMM convene roundtable on mining and indigenous peoples issues
21.11.2005
IUCN and ICMM convened a Roundtable on Mining and Indigenous Peoples Issues on 8-9 November at the IUCN Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.
ICMM launches community development initiative
15.11.2005
ICMM has published a new toolkit in partnership with the World Bank and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP). The publication contains 17 practical "how to" tools that cover a mine's operational stages from exploration through to closure.
ICMM and UNEP publish 'Good Practice in Emergency Preparedness and Response'
08.11.2005
ICMM and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have released Good Practice in Emergency Preparedness and Response, a new publication that covers everything from identifying who does what in an emergency, to training and proper community liaison.
Using mineral resource endowments to foster sustainable development
01.11.2005
On the 24 October 2005, ICMM held a high-level workshop in London on "Using Mineral Resource Endowments to Foster Sustainable Development". The study has been undertaken in partnership with the World Bank Group and UNCTAD.
ICMM's response to New York Times 'Behind Gold's Glitter' article
01.11.2005
An article was published by the New York Times on 24 October 2005 which was critical of US-based mining companies such as Newmont Mining and its operations in Ghana and Peru.
'Working with Local Communities' ICMM's October newsletter
06.10.2005
ICMM has released the latest issue of its newsletter. 'Working with Local Communities' is themed around issues of transparency and accountability within the mining industry.
ICMM enters biodiversity offsets debate
30.08.2005
ICMM has published two papers on biodiversity offsets as part of its continuing dialogue with The World Conservation Union (IUCN).
BHP Billiton named Company of the year 2005
20.07.2005
BHP Billiton’s commitment to responsible business practice was recognised with the Company of the year Award 2005 at the Business in the Community (BITC) National Awards for Excellence and G8 Business Action for Africa Dinner on Tuesday 5 July in London.
SETAC publishes proceedings of LCA Workshop
28.06.2005
SETAC, the Society of Ecotoxicology and Chemistry, has published 'Life Cycle Assessment of Metals: Issues and Directions ' - the proceedings of the 2002 Montreal International Workshop on Life Cycle Assessment and Metals, an event co-sponsored by ICMM.
Comments welcome: Draft good practice guidance for mining and biodiversity
20.06.2005
ICMM has prepared draft good practice guidance (GPG) for mining and biodiversity through its dialogue with IUCN - the World Conservation Union and is requesting your review and comments.
Human Rights Watch report and AngloGold Ashanti in the DRC
13.06.2005
Following the publication of the Human Rights Watch report titled "The Curse of Gold" on 1 June 2005, ICMM Secretary General Paul Mitchell sent the following response to the authors.
ICMM and ICEM support ILO initiative on child labour
10.06.2005
As part of their support for World Day against Child Labour on 12 June, ICMM joined with the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM) in supporting a campaign to stop child labour in mining.
ICMM joins ILO in World Day Against Child Labour
09.06.2005
To mark World Day Against Child Labour, the International Labour Organization(ILO) is holding a special event during its International Labour Conference, where over 4,000 delegates representing the ILO's member states propose and debate new international standards.
ICMM Annual Review 2004 released
20.05.2005
2004 was a year of significant progress for ICMM. Our annual review presents our key achievements and shows how we have been implementing our sustainable development principles.
ICMM with UNEP/SETAC release request for proposals to improve LCIA methodology
05.05.2005
ICMM, in partnership with the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative, has invited proposals for a three-year project to research methods of improving the ecotoxicity characterisation factors used in Life Cycle Impact Assessment.
New references on good practice online library
02.03.2005
A number of new, recently released references have been added to the online library of good practice in the mining and metals sector. These include the Minerals Council of Austalia's Enduring Value document, a guide on HIV/AIDS developed by the World Bank, and MIRM Gate, a hazard and risk management resource.
ICMM at World Economic Forum
28.01.2005
ICMM's Secretary General, Paul Mitchell, participated at the World Economic Forum which was held on 27-28 January 2005 in Davos, Switzerland. He joined leaders from around the world.
Media Advisory: Leading Mining and Metals companies will report in accordance with GRI guidelines
26.01.2005
GRI and ICMM completed Mining and Metals Sector Supplement through multi-stakeholder process.
Sector Supplement Awaiting Governance Approval Released
22.12.2004
The GRI and ICMM are pleased to release the ‘final draft awaiting governance approval’ of the Mining and Metals Sector Supplement for use in conjunction with the GRI 2002 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. It is expected to be released as a Pilot version in early 2005..
ICMM, ICEM and ILO meet Chinese Government officials to discuss mine safety in China
21.12.2004
Representatives from ICMM, the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers’ Unions (ICEM), and the International Labor Organization (ILO) met with officials from the State Administration for Work Safety (SAWS), China Enterprise Confederation, China National Coal Association and the National Energy and Chemical Workers’ Union of China on 30 November and 1 December 2004 in Beijing.
ICMM views on the IFC and World Bank Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines
04.11.2004
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) requested feedback from ICMM on the overall architecture and applicability of the IFC and World Bank environmental, health and safety(EHS) guidelines.
Online library of good practice in mining and metals launched
01.11.2004
An online library containing 348 key references comprising good practice guidelines, standards, case studies, legislation, and other valuable material was launched in September 2004.
ICMM's submission on the IFC's precious minerals mining guidelines review
04.10.2004
ICMM is participating actively in the review of the International Finance Corporation's safeguard policies and guidelines.
A primer on activities in chemicals management
29.09.2004
ICMM, Eurometaux and their partners have recently prepared a short document outlining their comprehensive programme of work on hazard and risk assessment.
Good Practice Guidance for Biodiversity Conservation
22.09.2004
In collaboration with IUCN, ICMM is developing a document providing good practice guidance for mining companies on how to contribute more effectively to biodiversity conservation.
"How to harness mineral wealth to reduce poverty"
15.09.2004
ICMM has recently launched a research project aimed at assisting mineral-rich countries across the developing world to find practical solutions to the dilemmas they face in using their mineral resources to achieve broad-based economic growth and sustainable development. A high-level group of independent advisers will provide oversight and ensure the integrity of the review. The group will include senior government officials, economists and UN officials.
Comment period on draft Supplement closes
23.08.2004
The 11-week public comment period on the draft Mining and Metals Sector Supplement to the GRI 2002 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines ended on 23 August 2004.
ICMM and ICOLD sign MOU
28.07.2004
ICMM and the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) have formally agreed to collaborate in the development of a web-based tailings management reference guide.
ICMM-GRI Working Group welcomes stakeholder views
28.07.2004
The UK-based members of the GRI-ICMM Working Group held a consultation meeting on the draft mining and metals sector supplement to the GRI 2002 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines on 28 July 2004 in London.
IUCN and ICMM sign MOU
20.07.2004
IUCN-The World Conservation Union and ICMM recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides the basis for an ongoing dialogue between the two organisations over the next five years.
Draft Mining and Metals Sector Supplement Released
04.06.2004
In 2003, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) convened a multi-stakeholder working group with the purpose of developing a Mining and Metals Sector Supplement to the 2002 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.
GRI-ICMM Sector Supplement Working Document
08.04.2004
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and ICMM multi-stakeholder Working Group has met twice as part of the process of developing a Mining and Metals Supplement to the 2002 GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. A working document summarising the status of the Group's deliberations is now available.
FT Letters: "Mining review may curb aid from bank"
27.02.2004
A letter from ICMM, was published by the Financial Times on 27 February 2004, in response to a letter signed by Christian Aid, Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Greenpeace UK, Philippine Indigenous Peoples Links and WWF UK, which appeared on 16 February 2004.
ISIS hails ICMM's leadership role on biodiversity
19.02.2004
In a report released earlier today, ISIS Asset Management acknowledges that there is an emerging difference between mining and oil and gas companies (in the management of biodiversity risks), with the industry body (ICMM) playing an important role in leadership.
World Bank and ICMM's Community Tools Project
15.01.2004
The partnership project of the World Bank and ICMM wrapped up the first phase of its work on community tools with a workshop in Windhoek, Namibia on 4-5 December 2003.
MCEP published first discussion paper
18.12.2003
The Mine Certification Evaluation Project (MCEP) paper was prepared by a multi-stakeholder working group, whose participants include BHP Billiton, Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union, CSIRO, Environment Australia, Minerals Council of Australia, Newmont, Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Oxfam Community Aid Abroad, Placer Dome, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rio Tinto, SAM Sustainable Asset Management, University of Melbourne, WMC Resources and WWF Australia.
ICMM Council approve ICMM Principles
29.05.2003
On May 29th 2003, the ICMM Council approved ICMM's principles and resolved that ICMM corporate membership includes a commitment to measure corporate performance against these principles.
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