ICMM’s Mining Principles define good practice environmental, social and governance requirements for the mining and metals industry through a comprehensive set of performance expectations.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Supporting the flow of information and good practice on member responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management

Setting a global benchmark to achieve strong social, environmental and technical outcomes.

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Guidance

The value of minerals and metals

New Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management aims to improve the safety of tailings facilities in the mining industry

The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management establishes the first global standard on tailings management.

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COVID-19: Communication and collaboration to tackle a common enemy

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the mining industry came together quickly with communities and other stakeholders to help tackle this common global enemy, writes ICMM CEO Tom Butler. 

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Change agent

The ICSV programme is seeking to address three of the most critical safety, health and environment issues in mining. Senior programme officer Veronica Martinez discusses progress with Sandvik's Solid Ground.

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Making a positive contribution

There is an expectation that the private sector can and should play a significant role in promoting and supporting the delivery of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comprising a universal set of targets, the goals seek to expand on the eight anti-poverty goals of the now expired Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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