Comment and Analysis Comment, analysis and discussion from the staff at ICMM. 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. Comment & analysis 16-Feb-2023 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. Comment & analysis 2-Feb-2023 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. Comment & analysis 31-Jan-2023 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. Comment & analysis 16-Dec-2022 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. Comment & analysis 10-Dec-2022 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. Comment & analysis 29-Nov-2022 Is COP15 in your diary? ICMM's Ro Dhawan publishes an open letter to world leaders ahead of COP15. Comment & analysis News 21-Nov-2022 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. Comment & analysis Case Studies 14-Nov-2022 ICMM Comment — A response to the European Commission’s proposed Critical Raw Materials Act In our response to the European Commission's proposed Critical Raw Materials Act, we highlight that enshrining high ESG standards into any critical minerals policy is fundamental to success. Comment & analysis 9-Nov-2022 ICMM Comment — A response to the UK Government's net zero review Achieving the transition to a clean energy system in a sustainable, equitable, and responsible fashion is one of the greatest challenges modern society is facing. Comment & analysis 27-Oct-2022 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. Comment & analysis 7-Oct-2022 'Zero harm' is the only acceptable target Zero harm must be the tangible and measurable objective, not just a lofty hope, writes Rohitesh Dhawan, ICMM, CEO for Mining Journal Intelligence's 'Global Leadership Report, 2022 Edition'. Comment & analysis 3-Oct-2022 ICMM Comment — A response to the Canadian Government's critical minerals review Ensuring that critical minerals are mined responsibly is crucial for any successful transition, ICMM tells Canadian consultation. Comment & analysis 15-Sept-2022 Why mining is crucial for sustainability Rohitesh Dhawan joins 'Sustainability Decoded with Tim and Caitlin' to discuss how mining and the circular economy intersect, misconceptions about the mining industry, and increased demand for metals. Comment & analysis 23-Aug-2022 Lessons from disaster — Mining's journey to a safer future Tailings management must remain front of mind for the industry write ICMM's Rohitesh Dhawan and Aidan Davy. Comment & analysis 11-Aug-2022 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: Six ways the mining industry is celebrating Indigenous Peoples For International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples we are celebrating Indigenous Peoples and the building of relationships based on respect writes Danielle Martin, Director – Social Performance. Comment & analysis Case Studies 9-Aug-2022 Tailings management training needs to take a more holistic approach across key sustainability topics ICMM members collaborated to produce the Tailings Management Good Practice Guide in 2021 and have now shared their expertise in creating new Training Material Comment & analysis 6-Jun-2022 Six ways ICMM members are pioneering environmental good practice As we journey through the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, World Environment Day is an important reminder of how critical healthy ecosystems are for nature to thrive. Comment & analysis Case Studies 5-Jun-2022 Social performance – Mission critical ICMM's Ro Dhawan speaks with Tom Palmer (Newmont, CEO) and Eduardo Bartolomeo (Vale, CEO) at BMO’s Global Metals and Mining conference on why social performance is mission critical for the industry. Comment & analysis 7-Apr-2022 Always searching for better Simply put, the ‘green’ version of almost anything means the use of more metals. But ICMM's new Strategy and Action Plan doesn’t see this as a license for industry to mine them at all costs. Comment & analysis 3-Mar-2022 < 1 2 3 4 5 6 >