The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has released its latest newsletter. This edition's main features include:

Putting our Principles into Practice
ICMM's 16 corporate members agreed to report on their sustainable development performance "in accordance with" the GRI Guidelines and its Mining and Metals Sector Supplement, says Wayne Murdy Chairman and CEO of Newmont and Chair of the ICMM Council.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#100

Partnering with ICMM
ICMM members' decision to aim for the highest level of disclosure indicates their desire to work towards greater trust through transparency, says Ernst Ligteringen, Chief Executive of the GRI.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#101

Balancing compelling needs and goals
Miners and conservationists are not as far apart as one might think. We must exorcise the demons of these two different sides and accept that we are united in the similar needs and goals we share says, Bobby Godsell, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#102

Implementing commitments to biodiversity conservation
As part of our dialogue with IUCN on mining and biodiversity, ICMM has begun two projects in biodiversity management.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#103

Enhance the socio-economic benefits of mining in developing countries
The objective of ICMM's Resource Endowment study is to learn from successful countries and successful projects and generate tools to help governments achieve growth and development, says Olle Östensson from UNCTAD.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#104

Materials stewardship: the route to eco-efficiency
Eco-efficiency is a powerful concept that can help businesses shift toward more sustainable forms of production and consumption, says Kevin Brady of Five Winds International.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#105

Partnering for Success
Partnerships offer an important new approach that has the potential to drive innovation, improve governance and raise living standards, says Jane Nelson of Harvard University.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#106

Alcoa one of top 3 "sustainable corporations"
ICMM member, Alcoa, was named one of the world's top three sustainable companies at a ceremony held at the World Economic Forum in January.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#107

ICMM Work Programme for 2005
View details of the projects and activities that ICMM will carry out in 2005.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#108

ICMM Speaks out
ICMM's participation in key workshops, annual meetings and conferences.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#109

Plus:

Safety benchmarking workshop
ICMM held a workshop to discuss establishing a database to enable member companies and operations to benchmark their safety performance against each other.
http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#110

Review of IFC and World Bank Environmental Guidelines
ICMM submitted in early November comments on the overarching structure and philosophy of the IFC and World Bank Guidelines.
http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#111

New ICMM member: LonMin
LonMin became a member of ICMM in October 2004. LonMin is the world's third largest primary producer of platinum.
http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#112

International relevance of ICMM's MERAG project acknowledged
At a recent MERAG review meeting, experts from outside the European Union acknowledged the project's wider international relevance.
http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#113

ICMM launches HERAG project
The project's principal goal is delivering the basic tools to make health risk assessments for metals more scientifically valid.
http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#114

ICMM recycling activity
ICMM is encouraging a collective industry approach to recycling that identifies common problems in data gathering and barriers to increased recycling activity.
http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#115

ICMM, ICEM and ILO meet Chinese Government officials to discuss mine safety in China
The Chinese Government said it welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the international organisations to improve mine safety in China.
http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#116

Publications Corner: New reports, papers and case studies' series
Financial Assurance for Mine Closure and Reclamation is ICMM's latest publication. The study reviews the state-of-play around the world and makes recommendations for decision-makers in government and business.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#117

Good Practices...
Metals recycling: Award-winning process yields no hazardous waste.
Full story: http://www.icmm.com/newsletter.php?rcd=17#118

You may also download the newsletter at http://www.icmm.com/newsletter/556ICMMVol4N1-web.pdf (PDF, 310KB)

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*** The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is a CEO-led organisation dedicated to sustainable development. ICMM comprises many of the world's leading mining and metals companies as well as regional, national and commodity associations, all of which are committed to improving their sustainable development performance and to the responsible production of the mineral and metal resources society needs. ICMM's vision is a viable mining, minerals and metals industry that is widely recognised as essential for modern living and a key contributor to sustainable development. ***

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International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)

International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)

ICMM is a CEO-led industry group that addresses key priorities and emerging issues within the sector. It seeks to play a leading role by promoting good practice and improved performance internationally and across different commodities.

ICMM provides a platform for industry and other key stakeholders to share challenges and develop solutions based on sound science and the principles of sustainable development. Its vision is for a respected mining and metals industry that is widely recognized as essential for society and as a key contributor to sustainable development.

ICMM's mission is two-fold - to distinguish its members as industry leaders and to make a contribution to raising standards across the industry as a whole.

To be an ICMM member, a company must build trust and respect with key stakeholders as a result of good performance in sustainable development, including clear and comprehensive approaches to reporting and assurance.

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