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ICMM publishes Annual Review 2008 - Embracing Change
ICMM publishes Annual Review 2008 - Embracing Change
Published 02-26-09
Issued by International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Summary
The company's latest Annual Review - Embracing Change is now available online
Report Highlights
Leading mining and metals companies reaffirm their commitment to sustainability.
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has released its 2008 Annual Review - Embracing Change, and can be downloaded from www.icmm.com/annualreview.
It arrives at a time of unprecedented change. In a few short months, the operating environment for the sector in general and ICMM and its members more specifically, altered dramatically and unexpectedly.
In spite of the tumult, ICMM members reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to the sustainable development agenda. ICMM is using this time to refresh its vision, mandate and priorities, and streamline its operations.
In 2008 ICMM released an upgraded procedure that sets out how member companies can formally assure both performance against ICMM's 10 principles, as well as their GRI reporting requirements. It also published a Mine ClosureToolkit, a Good Practice Guidance on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and issued a position statement on mining and indigenous peoples. Work has also progressed on chemicals management, and a preliminary report from a study on minerals taxation regimes was published.
2008 saw the appointment of a new ICMM President - Anthony Hodge - as well as a new Chairman, Richard Adkerson (also President and Chief Executive Officer of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold).
Contact:
Fernanda Diez
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7467 5099
Email: fernanda.diez@icmm.com
Web: www.icmm.com
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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.