Four years ago, 270 lives were lost in a tragedy in Brumadinho, Brazil. The families and community that suffered because of the failure of a dam containing mine waste continue to be in our thoughts.
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ESG Insider — What Recycling Minerals Could Mean for Biodiversity, Energy Transition Goals
ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan joins the ESG Insider podcast to explore what the mining industry is doing to reduce its impact on nature and local communities — including by recycling minerals.

ICMM Publishes Two Reports That Show the Mining Industry’s Economic Contribution To Host Countries Across the World
ICMM's 'The Mining Contribution Index (MCI): 6th Edition' and 'ICMM Members’ Tax Contribution Report: 2021 Update' – highlight the contribution the mining industry makes to the economies of host countries.

Achieving a Just Transition: Human Rights, Justice, and Equity
People and human rights must be placed at the heart of the 'just transition' to a low carbon economy, writes ICMM's Marcus Addy on this year's Human Rights Day.

The Role of Mining and Metals in Accelerating a Truly Circular Economy
In the run up to the World Circular Economy Forum 2022, Christian Spano, Director of Innovation, writes on the role of mining and metals in accelerating a truly circular economy.

Is COP15 in Your Diary?
ICMM's Ro Dhawan publishes an open letter to world leaders ahead of COP15.

ICMM Supports Paris Peace Forum’s Call to Action for a Responsible Critical Minerals Sector
Rohitesh Dhawan, President & CEO of ICMM joined global leaders in signing the Paris Peace Forum’s call to action on the responsible sourcing and production of critical minerals.

ICMM Welcomes the Aluminum Association and Society of Mining Professors As New Association Members
ICMM announces the Aluminum Association and Society of Mining Professors (SOMP) as new association members.

ICMM Receives Climate Positive Award for Its Work on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
ICMM has received a "Climate Positive Award 2022" from Green Cross United Kingdom for its contributions and leadership on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The Private Sector Can (and Should) Lead the Way on Nature-Positive
Nature has been collateral damage in the growth of the global economy in the past few decades, writes Rohitesh Dhawan, CEO, ICMM for IUCN's 'Crosswords' blog. ↗