October 17, 2007 - Lonmin CEO Brad Mills has been appointed ICMM Chairman, succeeding Leigh Clifford, the recently retired CEO of Rio Tinto. Mr Mills has served on the ICMM Council since October 2004 when Lonmin joined the organization.

In addition, Richard Adkerson, CEO of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, has been appointed Vice Chairman, with Marius Kloppers, CEO of BHP Billiton, as Treasurer.

Mr Mills said, "I am delighted to be succeeding Leigh Clifford as Chairman. ICMM made great progress under his leadership, and I am looking forward to working with my fellow Council members to address the many significant challenges in our industry."

One of Mr Mills first acts as Chairman was to welcome three new associations to ICMM - Cámara Argentina de Empresarios Mineros (the Argentinian Chamber of Mines), the China International Mining Group and the National Mining Association from the United States of America.

ICMM President Paul Mitchell said, "I look forward to working with Brad, Richard and Marius who will provide a wealth of experience as ICMM continues to promote good practice and improved performance across the industry."

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is a CEO-led organization representing many of the world's leading mining and metals companies as well as regional, national and commodity associations. An important part of its mandate is dedicated to sustainable development. ICMM members 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 16 corporate members are:

Alcoa, Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti, BHP Billiton, CVRD, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Gold Fields, Lonmin, Mitsubishi Materials, Newmont, Nippon Mining & Metals, Rio Tinto, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Teck Cominco, Xstrata, Zinifex.

ICMM's 28 association members are:

Cámara Argentina de Empresarios Mineros, Camara Asomineros Andi (Colombia), Camara Minera de Mexico, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, China International Mining Group, 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, National Mining Association (USA), Nickel Institute, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, Sociedad Nacional de Minería (Chile), Sociedad Nacional de Minería Petróleo y Energía (Peru), 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.

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