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ICMM publishes Annual Review 2007
ICMM publishes Annual Review 2007
Published 03-07-08
Issued by International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Summary
The report records how ICMM works to address key issues that affect the mining and metals sector, providing a benchmark for good industry practice
Report Highlights
ICMM’s Annual Review 2007: Essential Materials, produced responsibly (pdf version) describes some of the highlights of the past year. The report records how ICMM works to address key issues that affect the mining and metals sector, providing a benchmark for good industry practice.
Addressing industry challenges informed all of ICMM’s work throughout 2007, highlights of which include:
Environment: A workshop on Good Practice Guidance for Mining and Biodiversity was held in Accra, Ghana, bringing together researchers, consultants, engineers, scientists, NGOs, and policy makers to discuss global environmental issues relating to resource exploitation and consumption. Socio-economic Development: Pilot projects with company, government and development agency involvement were initiated in Peru, Ghana and Tanzania as part of phase 3 of the Resource Endowment initiative which aims to improve the economic development outcomes from mining investment. Health and Safety: The Setting and Use of Occupational Exposure Limits - Current practice, was published by ICMM, reviewing current national or regional methodologies for setting occupational exposure limits for workers. Materials Stewardship: Metals Environmental Risk Assessment Guidance (MERAG) and Health Risk Assessment Guidance for Metals (HERAG) were published. Relationships: ICMM was cited in the communiqué of the G8 conference held in Heiligendamm, Germany, in June. News: New Chairman of ICMM, Brad Mills (also CEO of Lonmin) was appointed. On page 18 of the review, Brad talks about his new role and some of the challenges he identifies for ICMM and the mining and metals industry in the year ahead.
The ICMM Annual Review 2007 is available from
www.icmm.com/library_pub_detail.php?rcd=210
ICMM hope you find the report useful, and would value any comments you have on the report itself or any of their current activities. To request printed copies of the report,
e-mail info@icmm.com.
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.