About International Council on Mining and Metals
ICMM is an international organisation dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining industry. We serve as a catalyst for change, enhancing mining’s contribution to society and believe that only by mining with principles can the mining and metals industry contribute to sustainable development and protect the planet.
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is a CEO-led collaborative of 28 of the world’s largest mining and metals companies as well as 37 national and regional mining associations and global commodity associations. Members employ some 1 million people of the 2.5 million in the full sector. Collectively they operate 650 sites in 50 countries.
ICMM members adhere to our Mining Principles which incorporate comprehensive environmental, social and governance requirements, robust site-level validation of performance expectations and credible assurance of corporate sustainability reports. This requires specific action on a range of sustainable development-related topics including water and land stewardship, climate change and energy, the responsible supply and use of materials, economic and social progress and worker and community health and safety.
Working together and with others, ICMM seeks leadership through performance, to listen and engage, to enhance understanding and to shape the policy environment.
ICMM’s approach is anchored in leading and facilitating collaboration between mining, minerals and metals companies and other interests that include industry colleagues, governments, investors, communities, Aboriginal Peoples, academia, and many different organisations of civil society. ICMM seeks simultaneous value-creation for shareholders and host societies.