The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) was established in 2001 to act as a catalyst for performance improvement in the mining and metals industry.
We bring together 21 mining and metals companies as well as 35 national and regional mining associations and global commodity associations to maximize the contribution of mining, minerals and metals to sustainable development.
ICMM is a membership organization, led by the CEOs of many of the world’s largest mining and metals companies and associations. ICMM is committed to driving social, economic and environmental progress.
We serve as an agent for change and continual improvement. Our vision is one of leading companies working together and with others to strengthen the contribution of mining, minerals and metals to sustainable development.
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) was established in 2001 to act as a catalyst for performance improvement in the mining and metals industry.
We bring together 22 mining and metals companies as well as 32 national and regional mining associations and global commodity associations to maximize the contribution of mining, minerals and metals to sustainable development.
ICMM’s 21 member companies are required to implement and measure their performance against a set of performance standards known as the Sustainable Development Framework. The framework is made up of three elements – a set of commitments (10 principles and six supporting position statements), public reporting using the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines and independent third party assurance.
ICMM’s activities are aimed at strengthening performance and enhancing our contribution to sustainable development. Our work is divided into four work programs with over 20 projects that advance the implementation of our sustainable development principles. Our work is conducted with the active participation of member companies and in collaboration with relevant partners.
Our work programs:
We regularly publish good practice guidance, toolkits and reports to help improve sustainable development performance across the mining and metals industry.
All ICMM publications, as well as those of our predecessor organizations, are publicly available free of charge.
You may request hard copies of our publications by emailing info@icmm.com.
ICMM has published a comprehensive new approach to managing water around mining and metals operations, in guidance that details the priorities of all water users throughout the water catchment, as well as the water usage of the operation itself.
Read moreGraça Machel of Mozambique, took the feisty tone of the freedom fighting that has dominated her life to remind the mining industry that it should think beyond the mine and beyond this generation.
Read moreICMM has today opened a consultation period for interested organizations and individuals to provide comments on the updated text of its Indigenous Peoples and Mining Good Practice Guide. The public consultation period will run from 30 January to 12 March.
Read moreICMM and PDAC will co-host a panel discussion on 3 March at PDAC 2014: Managing ESG Risks: Industry and investment sector perspectives
Read moreOur member companies are required to implement the three elements of the framework which includes a public commitment to transparent and accountable reporting practices.
10 principles for sustainable development, which company members are required to implement.
Company members are committed to report their performance against the 10 principles in accordance with GRI guidelines.
Providing third-party verification that companies are meeting their commitments to the 10 principles.
