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What causes tailings, and what can we do to reduce their impact on nature?

While mining uses less than 0.1 per cent of the world’s land, its impact can be considerable in ecologically and culturally sensitive areas. ICMM members are committed to helping work towards a nat...

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What are wetlands, and why are they so important for the environment?

ICMM members understand that they are temporary custodians of the land on which they operate. They are committed to making as little environmental impact as possible during mining operations as wel...

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Turning the tide: Ways ICMM members are protecting aquatic wildlife

The aquatic world is suffering. Below the surface of the earth’s oceans, rivers and lakes, biodiversity and ecosystems are under unprecedented pressure from human activity. The mining and metals in...

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Nature's allies: Mining's role in protecting the environment

Minerals and metals play a crucial role in achieving the world’s sustainable development goals. ICMM members have pledged that they must be produced responsibly - the transition to green energy can...

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Nature has all the best solutions

The natural world is under threat. Species are being lost at 100-1000 times the historical rate with human activity and climate change the main drivers. As humans, when we consider how to begin to...

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Key takeaways for mining from the Global Biodiversity Framework

Nature is being lost at a staggering rate, with global species extinction rates 100-1,000 times faster than historical norms. This is not just a disaster for the richness and variety of the natural...

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How TNFD is shaping nature-positive outcomes

Nature underpins the global economy. But the natural world is being lost at an unprecedented rate, with species extinction at 100-1,000 times historical norms. Despite this, most corporations, inve...

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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...

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Guardians of the Earth: How Indigenous Peoples can teach the world to safeguard and conserve biodiversity

For hundreds of years, Indigenous Peoples around the world have held integral roles as protectors of their surrounding territories, environment and resources. While representing less than 5 per cen...

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Green Horizons: Safeguarding areas of outstanding natural beauty

The world is full of beautiful landscapes that are under threat – and once lost, they may be gone forever. ICMM members have committed to helping create a nature positive future, halting and revers...

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eDNA: The new science behind measuring biodiversity

Biodiversity is the living pulse of our planet, from the smallest microorganism to the giants of the African savannah. It underpins the delicate balance of countless ecosystems, which are vital for...

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Discover protected natural spaces around the world

Nature and the landscapes of our world are under threat. It is more important than ever to conserve and protect what is left, and to restore what has been damaged. The Global Biodiversity Framework...

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Discover a better future for nature on a journey though South America

South America is an exceptionally vibrant part of our world, blessed with rich biodiversity, complex ecosystems and awe-inspiring landscapes. ICMM members are committed to reverse the loss of natur...

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Championing conservation: How mining is shaping nature and development with communities

In their work to help create a nature positive future, ICMM members are partnering with governments and local communities to shape the impact of mining and metals operations on an area’s environmen...

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400 billion trees: Partnering to protect the world's largest rainforest

The fate of the Amazon rainforest remains pivotal in the struggle to reverse the decline of nature. Teeming with an astonishing array of flora and fauna, it serves as an immense reservoir of biodiv...

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Working with water to benefit nature, communities and business

Nature is formed of four realms, two of which relate to water: freshwater and oceans. Home to a wealth of biodiversity and vital planetary functions, water is essential to the health, wellbeing and... 

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Sculpture

To mark the launch of our Nature Position Statement we commissioned a metalwork sculpture of a flamingo. Built from a mix of reclaimed metals, the sculpture serves as a permanent reminder of the urgency and ambition that sit behind members' commitments.

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Climate change impacts nature. Nature impacts climate change

Climate change is happening. The year 2023 has been confirmed as the hottest on record for global average temperatures. The impacts of this warming can be seen in more frequent and severe storms, f...

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Nature insights: How company disclosures can empower a nature positive future

ICMM members are committing to contribute to a nature positive future. For this work to be credible, it must be supported by robust reporting and disclosures. This means transparent communication o...

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Innovation for land restoration

Remediation and restoration work is a key part of every mining project. Innovative projects to work out better ways to restore landscapes are underway throughout the world, as ICMM members help to...

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