ICMM - International Council on Mining & Metals

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) was established in 2001 to improve sustainable development performance in the mining and metals industry. Today, it brings together 21 mining and metals companies as well as 31 national and regional mining associations and global commodity associations.

The organization emerged out of a multi-stakeholder research initiative – the Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) project – which examined the role of mining in a sustainable future. Its findings recognized the industry’s potential contribution, identified core challenges and set out an agenda for change that would form the backbone of ICMM’s mandate.

ICMM now serves as an agent for change and continual improvement on issues relating to mining and sustainable development. Member companies have made a public commitment to improve their sustainability performance and are required to report against their progress on an annual basis.

We engage with a broad range of stakeholders – governments, international organizations, communities and indigenous peoples, civil society and academia – in order to build meaningful relationships. Our vision is one of leading companies working together and with others to strengthen the contribution of mining, minerals and metals to sustainable development.

ICMM has five values that guide the work of the organization and how we interact with others:

Care for the safety, health and well-being of workers, contractors, host communities, and the users of the materials we produce.

Respect for people and the environment, ensuring that we are sensitive and responsive to the values of host societies.

Integrity as the basis for engagement with employees, communities, governments and others.

Accountability to do what we say we will do and uphold our commitments.

Collaboration - working with others in an open, transparent and inclusive way as we address the challenges and opportunities we jointly face.