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ICMM Releases its Latest Newsletter, 'Safety in the Workplace'
ICMM Releases its Latest Newsletter, 'Safety in the Workplace'
Published 11-06-06
Submitted by International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
In this issue, we also look at how Lonmin's South African platinum mining operations have embarked on a "Wellness" initiative to address the stigma associated with HIV infection and AIDS.
Elsewhere, Carmel Bofinger, Acting Director of the University of Queensland's Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC), outlines the development of MIRMgate, which is a web-based tool to help companies manage risk. And Anglo American Head of Occupational Health Dr Frank Fox examines how ICMM is encouraging regulatory bodies to take a more consistent approach to setting Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and reports progress on a number of fronts.
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The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is a CEO-led organization representing the mining and metals industry internationally. An important part of its mandate is 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 recognized as essential for modern living and a key contributor to sustainable development.
ICMM's 15 corporate members are:
Alcoa, Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti, BHP Billiton, CVRD, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Lonmin, Mitsubishi Materials, Newmont, Nippon Mining & Metals, Rio Tinto, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Teck Cominco, Xstrata, Zinifex.
ICMM's 24 association members are:
Camara Minera de Mexico, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, Cobalt Development Institute, Consejo Minero de Chile A.G., Eurometaux, Euromines, Federation of Indian Mineral Industries, Indonesian Mining Association, Instituto Brasileiro de Mineraçao, International Aluminium Institute, International Copper Association, International Wrought Copper Council, International Zinc Association, Japan Mining Industry Association, Lead Development Association International, Minerals Council of Australia, Mining Association of Canada, Mining Industry Associations of Southern Africa, Nickel Institute, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, Sociedad Nacional de MinerÃa, Sociedad Nacional de MinerÃa Petróleo y EnergÃa, World Coal Institute, World Gold Council.
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.
