Resources

Learn how ICMM is promoting leading environmental and social practices to encourage better industry performance.

Nature: Position Statement

Nature loss is a critical global challenge, placing the survival, health, wellbeing and livelihoods of people, ecosystems, and our global economy at significant risk.

Organisational communications

Scope 3 Emissions Target Setting Guidance

Acknowledging the inherent differences in commodities and value chains, rather than endorsing a specific methodology, this Guidance provides flexibility for companies to set credible targets based on their unique value chains.

Guidance & toolkits

Understanding Perceptions of Mining: Insights from general public respondents

GlobeScan’s online Radar survey on business and society was conducted across markets in 2023, with customised questions asked in 17 markets focusing on what respondents thought of mining in general.

Research & briefings

Insights from ICMM’s Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) initiative: Accelerating the Adoption of Zero-Emission Haul Trucks in the Mining and Metals Industry

An overview of the importance, challenges, and opportunities of decarbonising surface mining equipment learned through ICMM’s ICSV initiative.

Research & briefings

Metals and Minerals Are at the Heart of a Circular Economy

In mining, for materials to be truly circular, operations must have a net positive contribution to people and planet, promoting responsible use and recovery of metals in the wider value chain.

Case Studies

The ‘circular economy’ in mining and metals

An idea that’s gaining traction is that of the ‘circular economy’. Three of ICMM’s member companies based in Japan have taken steps to embed a circular economy approach in their operations.

Case Studies

Mining and Metals and the Circular Economy

Exploring the role of mining and metals in the circular economy – an emerging concept that aims to draw the maximum value from materials.

Research & briefings

How the circular economy can change the world

The world’s economies have not always operated in the best interests of the environment, but today we have the power to change this, putting the natural world at the forefront of business decisions...

Case Studies Content