ABOUT ICMM
In countries that rely on their natural resources as the primary driver of economic activity, responsible mining practices can be transformative, leading to substantial reductions in levels of poverty and overall improvements in social wellbeing.ICMM’s Mining Principles set a strong benchmark for the industry’s environmental and social performance, including the application of ethical business practices that support sustainable development and promote open and transparent management of natural resources. www.icmm.com
No matter where we are in the world, metals and minerals are part of our everyday life. It’s hard to find any activity, structure or object where metals are absent, or at least didn’t play a role in the manufacturing process, but most of us give little thought to the variety and complexity of the materials we depend on every day. www.icmm.com
"...Without significant policy and behavioral changes, extreme poverty will still be in the double digits in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030..."
