Comment and Analysis

Comment, analysis and discussion from the staff at ICMM.

Protecting biodiversity is everybody's business - here is how we do it

To halt loss of biodiversity, extractive projects must be respectful of the habitats in which they are operating, writes ICMM's biodiversity lead, Hafren Williams.

Comment & analysis 23-Nov-2018

Sometimes the label of 'conflict minerals' simply shouldn't apply

ICMM's COO Aidan Davy explores the importance of language, especially when using terms such as 'conflict minerals'.

Comment & analysis 6-Nov-2018

Climate change - a burning platform?

Tom Butler, ICMM's Chief Executive, outlines why climate change is a burning issue

Comment & analysis 9-Sept-2018

The myth of mining's resource curse

The question of whether an abundance of mineral resources hinders countries' economic progress is complex, writes ICMM's COO Adian Davy in an article published by World Economic Forum.

Comment & analysis 25-Jul-2018

How to Ban Mining in World Heritage Sites

ICMM CEO Tom Butler's blog first appeared on the Global Mining Observer website on 25 May 2018

Comment & analysis 25-May-2018

Space for civil society is critical for business: Human Rights Defenders must be protected

Nicky Black, Director - Environmental Stewardship and Social Progress

Comment & analysis 5-Feb-2018

Do local grievance mechanisms work?

Roper Cleland, Manager - Environmental Stewardship and Social Progress

Comment & analysis 10-Nov-2017

Measuring progress, drop by drop

Water is consumed by everyone, but perhaps because it is so commonplace for most of us, it has historically been undervalued, writes ICMM's Nicky Black.

Comment & analysis 12-Oct-2017