ICMM publishes Guidance to Support Safe Transportation of Critical Minerals
Today, on World Maritime Day, ICMM has published guidance aimed at improving accurate hazard assessment of ores and concentrates during maritime transportation and reducing hazard related risks.
Hazard assessment is the critical first step to ensure that goods are safely produced, transported, and used, allowing for the proper management of physical, environmental, and health risks throughout the supply chain. The Guidance was first published in 2014, and this update brings it in line with the latest regulatory changes from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and incorporates recent advancements in knowledge relating to hazard assessments.
ICMM is committed to the safe production and transport of metals and minerals. With significant advancements in maritime regulation since the original guidance was issued, these updates will guide our members and the wider the mining industry to comply with recent regulatory developments.
“The energy transition is metal intensive and will require more metals to be handled and transported safely across the globe. This guidance will equip businesses with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of maritime transport and minimise the impact on people and planet.
Maritime regulations evolve extremely quickly and this guidance remains a critical tool for the industry to navigate this very complex landscape. Having the right systems in place to protect people handling and transporting these materials, and in a way that considers the environment is essential. Thank you to ICMM and my fellow members of our working group for driving this important work forward.
ICMM members are committed to implementing effective risk-management strategies and systems grounded in science to ensure that minerals can be used and transported safely.
The Guidance has been developed by ICMM’s Material Stewardship Facility, which convenes experts from across ICMM’s membership to make progress on strategic multi-metal topics such as chemicals management, life cycle management and maritime transport to enable sustained market access.
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