Resources

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

Mining with principles at Boliden's Aitik mine in Sweden

See how Boliden is using trolley assist technology at its Aitik copper mine in Sweden, as a step towards its vision of fossil fuel-free operations.

Case Studies

Renewable energy in the South American mining and metals industry

As renewable energy becomes more and more accessible, ICMM members are making significant efforts to power their mines with green energy.

Case Studies

Mining with principles by restoring degraded areas of the Carajás National Forest in Brazil

ICMM member Vale is restoring degraded areas of the Carajás National Forest and its surrounding areas to re-establish connections between fragments and protect endangered species.

Case Studies

Climate Change: Position Statement

Responding to the need for an urgent global response to the threat of climate change, across all areas of society and the economy.

Organisational communications

Water Reporting: Good Practice Guide

Supports the sector in compiling simple and relevant information on water to provide a solid foundation for consistent water reporting.

Guidance & toolkits

Mining with principles at Codelco's El Teniente copper mine in Chile

In the world’s largest copper underground mine Codelco is trialling an electric pick-up truck as part of its ambition to have all its underground operations running with electric equipment by 2030.

Case Studies

Framing Mining’s Future of Work and Community Resilience

Discussions on the future of work often centre on technology but this is not the real skills gap. Instead, it's the gaps in the cognitive skillsets required for distinctly human intelligence.

Research & briefings

Partnering for our Common Future: Optimising Mining’s Partnering Capability to Contribute to Community Resilience and Thriving Societies

This guide aims to support mining companies in strengthening their capability for partnering thereby contributing to communities while creating business value.

Guidance & toolkits

Social Progress in Mining-Dependent Countries: Analysing the Role of Resource Governance in Delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals

ICMM research finds that governance is key to determining socio-economic progress in mining-dependent countries.

Research & briefings

Health and Safety Performance Indicators: Guidance

Lays out the recommended definitions and reporting boundaries for lagging health and safety used in ICMM’s safety performance reports.

Guidance & toolkits

Safety Performance: Benchmarking Progress of ICMM Company Members in 2020

ICMM is committed to strengthening health and safety performance to reduce operational fatalities to zero. As part of this commitment ICMM produces an annual safety data report.

Research & briefings

Innovative restoration techniques to address impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems

ICMM member Orano has been responsible for remediation at all French former uranium mining operations, including restoring vegetation and areas rich biodiversity.

Case Studies

Tailings Management: Good Practice Guide

This guidance supports the safe and responsible management of tailings with the ultimate goal of eliminating fatalities and catastrophic events.

Guidance & toolkits

Conformance Protocols: Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management

Protocols to help operators and independent third parties assess the implementation of the requirements of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, and ultimately demonstrate conformance.

Organisational communications Guidance & toolkits

Future of Jobs in Mining Regions

Summary of the key findings from WEF’s 'The Future of Jobs Report 2020', focussing on data relevant to the mining and metals sector to assist the industry in planning future workforce strategies.

Research & briefings

Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles case study: Glencore Coal Australia fatigue project

This webinar provides an overview of Glencore Coal Australia’s fatigue project development, delivery and operation. And provides a look at their new Operator Awareness Monitoring Centre.

Case Studies

Community Resilience During and After COVID-19: What Role for the Mining Industry?

The mining industry is inextricably linked to the fortunes of the communities that they work alongside. This briefing explores how the sector can support development progress.

Research & briefings

Annual Report, 2020

Read our Annual Report for 2020.

Organisational communications

Hazard Assessment of Ores and Concentrates for Marine Transport: Guidance

Providing a consistent and responsible approach for the assessment of cargoes governed within the IMO mandate and generated by the mining and metals industry.

Guidance & toolkits

Mining with principles at AngloGold Ashanti's Quebradona copper-gold project

AngloGold Ashanti has a ground-breaking plan to create – and integrate – a park and biodiversity centre into its Quebradona copper-gold project.

Case Studies