Comment and Analysis

Comment, analysis and discussion from the staff at ICMM.

A little thought goes a long way in restoring nature

Can nature truly recover on land that’s been mined? Many would understandably think a worry-filled ‘no’, but I saw how one mine is showing that with a little thought it can thrive.

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What 400 years of history can teach us about sustainability for the future

We can learn much from Sumitomo's centuries-old approach to responsible business.

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The Voice shines a light on recognition and reconciliation for all First Nations Peoples: What role will you play?

Australia's upcoming referendum vote on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament sheds light on the challenges of reconciliation and recognition that Indigenous Peoples face.

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World Mining Congress — Keynote

Speaking at the 26th World Mining Congress, ICMM's Rohitesh Dhawan, shares how members are committing to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry.

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Mistrust in mining should worry us all ↗

The mining industry has failed to earn the broad-based trust of society. Changing this is the industry’s responsibility, but it is nonetheless in everyone’s interest, writes Ro Dhawan in Euractiv.

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ICMM Comment — A Response to the public consultation on the EU’s critical raw materials act

We welcome the European Commission’s clear recognition and commitment to responsible mineral supplies.

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What does a circular economy look like… with multiple circles?

With metals and minerals being core ingredients of all clean energy technologies, WEF predicts that we will need around 3 billion tons of metal to attain net zero by 2050.

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Sustainability Uncovered Podcast: Circular business models; climate finance evolutions; and, edie’s 25th birthday

ICMM'sw Christian Spano joins the edie podcast team to discuss how we can work together to harness the social, economic and environmental benefits of the transition to a circular economy.

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There is no single solution for vehicle safety in the mining and metals industry — An integrated approach to technology and improving performance is critical ↗

In safety, one size doesn't fit all; safe ways of working are built shift by shift, day by day, and over time writes ICMM's Michael Duvenhage for Mining Magazine.

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World Water Day 2023 — Seven ways ICMM members are taking action on sustainable water management

On World Water Day, Closure and Water Manager Emma Gagen writes about the role of mining and metals in managing the world’s water sustainably.

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ICMM works towards ‘nature-positive’ mining ↗

ICMM's Hayley Zipp is interviewed by Leah Shelene Asaram for Mining Weekly on how members have committed to pursue continual improvement in environmental performance.

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The most valuable commodity is trust — Keynote speech to BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference

Speaking at BMO’s 32nd annual Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference, ICMM's Rohitesh Dhawan argues that the most valuable commodity today is trust, rather than something that can be pulled out of the ground.

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We need more honest conversations about improving diversity, equity and inclusion in mining

ICMM CEO Ro Dhawan shares his reflections on the conversation he led at Mining Indaba on diversity, equity and inclusion.

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ICMM Comment — A response to the Australian Government's critical minerals strategy

In our response to the Austrailian Government, we encouraged work with partners and allies to create a global policy environment for critical minerals ensuring high social and environmental standards.

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ICMM Comment — A response to IGF/ATAF's future of resource taxation project

In our response to IGF-ATAF, we encouraged ideas that create the conditions for successful and responsible mining operations that can generate shared value for host communities, regions and nations.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Is COP15 in your diary?

ICMM's Ro Dhawan publishes an open letter to world leaders ahead of COP15.

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Collaboration for Innovation: Accelerating the Implementation of Zero Emission Vehicles for the Mining and Metals Industry

Diesel-powered mining vehicles account for anywhere from 30-80 per cent of direct emissions at a mine site, depending on the site geography and commodity being mined.

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