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 Mining's contribution to poverty alleviation and infrastructure, through partnerships Diane Tang-Lee, Senior Programme Officer Comment & analysis 10-Jul-2017 Mining's social and economic contribution Diane Tang-Lee, Senior Programme Officer Comment & analysis 3-Jul-2017 The paradox of post-extractivism: the SDGs offer a better alternative Aidan Davy, Chief Operating Officer Comment & analysis 26-Jun-2017 New OECD guidance paves way for more robust environmental risk assessment for metals Protecting people and the environment from the adverse effects of chemicals has long been seen as the responsibility of government. Comment & analysis 9-Feb-2017 < 1 2 3 4 5 >