News

Submission to the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) post-2020 framework on mainstreaming

ICMM's submission on the UN Biodiversity's Convention on Biological Diversity post-2020 framework emphasises the need for clear and accessible global goals for biodiversit.

News 3-Feb-2020

One year on from the Brumadinho dam collapse

We remember the victims of the Brumadinho dam collapse and our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones.

News 23-Jan-2020

ICMM publishes updated guidance on handling and resolving community concerns and grievances

The updated guidance provides best practice on designing effective grievance mechanisms to minimise conflict

News 10-Dec-2019

ICMM welcomes Alcoa as its 27th company member

ICMM announces the addition of Alcoa, a producer of bauxite, alumina and aluminium products, as a company member.

News 21-Nov-2019

ICMM launches report on how to build climate resilience in the mining and metals industry

ICMM launches 'Adapting to a Changing Climate: Building resilience in the mining and metals industry' at WWF event

News 18-Nov-2019

Global Tailings Review launches public consultation

The Global Tailings Review launches a public consultation on the draft Global Tailings Standard

News 15-Nov-2019

Developing Cleaner, Safer Mining Vehicles

ICMM's Sarah Bell speaks with Chantelle Kotze of Mining Review Africa on our Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles programme programme.

News 30-Sept-2019

A safety-first mindset for zero fatalities

No fatality is acceptable. Our eight lessons learned for fatality prevention seeks to embed a safety-first mindset

News 17-Sept-2019

Update on progress of the Global Tailings Review

Dr Bruno Oberle, Chair of the ICMM co-convened Global Tailings Review, today provided an update on progress made.

News 11-Sept-2019

ICMM admits the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers as a new member

ICMM welcomes the Instituto de Ingenerios de Minas del Peru (IIMP) as its newest member association

News 21-Jun-2019

Vendor Engagement: Tailings storage facilities monitoring technologies

ICMM is inviting expressions of interest in support of strengthening the monitoring and surveillance of TSFs.

News 13-Jun-2019

Dr Oberle shares scope and next steps of Global Tailings Review

Today Dr Oberle announced the scope of the Global Tailings Review and his intention to visit local communities.

News 10-Jun-2019

ICMM releases 2018 mining safety data

Today, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) released the 2018 safety data of its company members

News 16-May-2019

Chair of Global Tailings Review engages multi-stakeholder advisory group

Bruno Oberle, Chair of the Global Tailings Review, met with the advisory group to discuss the scope of the review

News 9-May-2019

Professor Bruno Oberle to chair independent tailings review

Professor Oberle of International Risk Governance Center at EPFL to chair review of tailings storage facilities.

News 24-Apr-2019

ICMM, UN Environment Programme and Principles for Responsible Investment agree to co-convene mine tailings storage facilities review

UN Environment Programme and Principles for Responsible Investment to co-convene tailings storage review with ICMM

News 27-Mar-2019

ICMM commits to create an international standard for tailings dams

ICMM to establish a panel of experts to develop an international standard for tailings facilities for members.

News 26-Feb-2019

Media briefing on ICMM's response to Brumadinho tailings dam tragedy

ICMM to host an online briefing: 26 Feb 2019 at 12.30pm ET (5.30pm GMT) with CEO Tom Butler & Chair Donald Lindsay.

News 25-Feb-2019

ICMM launches new integrated mine closure good practice guide

Our guide shares best practice and supports the industry in planning for and implementing effective mine closure

News 6-Feb-2019

Statement on Brumadinho dam failure

ICMM to support members in taking decisive & appropriate action to enhance the safety of their tailings facilities.

News 1-Feb-2019