ICMM welcomes two new association members
London, UK – ICMM welcomes the Association for Mines, Mineral and Metal Producers in Sweden (Svemin) and the Republican Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises (AMME) as new association members.
Svemin is a member-based, professional mining association which represents the mining and associated industries of Sweden. It represents 61 members across mining, exploration and technology and has a broad remit of work which is closely in line with the focus areas of ICMM. This includes action on biodiversity, climate, skills, health and safety, and policy.
Established in 2005, AMME is the largest mining industry association of Kazakhstan. It has 96 corporate members across ferrous and nonferrous metallurgy, uranium and coal, and has a broad remit of work including policy, sustainable mining practices, and the commercial interests of its membership.
I am really pleased to welcome both Svemin and AMME as our newest association members. Both organisations share ICMM's vision of a safe, just and sustainable world enabled by responsibly produced metals and minerals, and I am really looking forward to their contributions and to learning from them. Both Sweden and Kazakhstan are important mining jurisdictions, and the insights and experiences they will be able to provide will be invaluable for the wider industry.
We are happy to join ICMM, and by becoming a member we see an opportunity to create mutual value for both Svemin and ICMM through the exchanging of views and knowledge. The Swedish mining industry is a global front runner when it comes to sustainability challenges and within these two areas in particular, we can contribute to the global discussion.
We are very proud to become part of ICMM which is the world’s most respected and well known organisation in mining and metals industry. We see a huge potential in cooperation between ICMM and AMME in fields of sustainable development, environmental resilience and social performance of our industry.
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About ICMM
ICMM stands for mining with principles. We bring together a third of the global metals and mining industry, along with key partners to drive leadership, action and innovation for sustainable development, ultimately delivering a positive contribution to society. Through collaboration, ICMM member companies set the standard for responsibly produced minerals and metals in a safe, just and sustainable world.
About Svemin
Svemin represents around 60 companies with more than 13,000 employees in mining, exploration and technology. Svemin’s mission is to provide the member companies with the best possible competitive conditions. We monitor the industry’s interests in connection with the development of policies and laws in Sweden and within the EU.
With knowledge, experience and long-term commitment, we influence and develop the conditions for the Swedish mining and mineral cluster to continue to be world-class. It is about creating meeting places to disseminate knowledge, build networks and share experiences about the various areas of the industry. Svemin develops industry-wide guidelines and contributes to the achievement of research and technological development in priority areas.
About AMME
AMME is a member-based association, established at the initiative of enterprises of the mining sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan. AMME promotes collaboration between mining companies in Kazakhstan as well as internationally. AMME’s values are based on principles of social responsibility and sustainable development of mining and metals industry.
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