UNEP Mining, Minerals and the Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (UNEP DTIE) Mining, Minerals and the Environment programme focuses on strengthening the leverage of all stakeholders to improve the environmental stewardship of the mining industry. UNEP is dedicated to working with all stakeholders, including the mining industry, to ensure the needed ambitious environmental and social targets are met through consideration of the full policy mix of regulatory measures, economic incentives and voluntary initiatives.
www.uneptie.org/pc/mining/index.htm
Mineral Resources Forum
The Minerals Resources Forum (MRF) is an Internet framework for international coordination on the theme of minerals, metals and sustainable development, bringing together governments, intergovernmental entities, resource companies, and other concerned organizations and civil society. UNEP DTIE is a principal partner in the Environment Section of MRF. MRF-Environment is intended to promote the exchange of knowledge, experience and expertise in support of UNEP goals: to encourage the incorporation of environmental criteria in industrial development plans; to facilitate the implementation of procedures and principles for the protection of the environment; and to promote preventive environmental protection through cleaner production and other pro-active approaches.
www.mineralresourcesforum.org
International Council on Mining and Metals
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) was formed in 2001 out of the International Council on Metals and the Environment (ICME) with a broader mandate to provide leadership for the industry in the transition to sustainable development. Its mission is to develop and make the case for sustainable development, maximize the sector's contribution to the worldwide effort, determine and promote best practice in the sector, and act as the principal point of engagement for stakeholders to find common ground with industries at the global level.
www.icmm.com
Global Dialogue on Mining/Metals
The Global Dialogue of Governments on Mining/Metals and Sustainable Development is an initiative of national governments with an interest in mining and metals. It is specifically designed to fulfill the priorities
for the mining, minerals and metals sector as identified by the governments in their Plan of Implementation, contained within the Report of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2002. This partnership will support efforts to address the environmental, economic, health and social impacts and benefits of mining, minerals and metals throughout their life cycle; enhance stakeholder participation in mineral development; and foster sustainable mining practices in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Participating countries will also seek to address issues of water, health, agriculture and biodiversity as they may relate to the sector.
www.globaldialogue.info
Global Mining Research Alliance
The Global Mining Research Alliance (GMRA) is a collaborative effort to advance mining research solutions and knowledge in the international mining and resources industry. Four of the world's premier mining-related R&D; organizations formed GMRA: CANMET-MMSL (Canada), CSIR Miningtek (South Africa), CSIRO Exploration and Mining (Australia), in association with NIOSH (USA)—pooling the world's best research expertise and laboratory facilities. The GMRA undertakes collaborative research designed to benefit the industry in technologies associated with mineral exploration and resource management, mining technologies, ground control, occupational health and safety, equipment automation, mineral processing, and the environment.
www.globalmra.com
Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development
The Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development Project (MMSD) was an independent two-year project of research and consultation seeking to understand how the mining and minerals sector can contribute to the global transition to sustainable development. MMSD is a project of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) commissioned by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). MMSD ended with the completion of the project's final report Breaking New Ground. Information and links remain available through the project Web site.
www.iied.org/mmsd
The International Network on Acid Prevention
The International Network on Acid Prevention (INAP), is an industry-based initiative that brings together the best expertise in the world in the field of acidic drainage to identify the state of science and research activity from a global perspective as well as research needs and opportunities. INAP's first meeting in Vancouver was attended by 18 multinational mining companies to discuss the issues of waste characterization and material management. Recognized experts from the research community, including MEND 2000, also attended. The principal objectives of INAP are to promote significant improvements in the management of sulfidic mine materials and the reduction of liability associated with acid drainage through knowledge sharing and research and development of technology.
www.inap.com.au
Non-Ferrous Metals and their Contribution to Sustainable Development
Recognising the important contribution that non-ferrous metals can make to the overall sustainable development of society, the member countries of the International Copper Study Group, International Lead and Zinc Study Group, and the International Nickel Study Group initiated a multi-stakeholder process in 1999 to address issues related to the mining, production, use and recycling of non-ferrous metals. This web site contains information related to the Non-ferrous Metals Consultative Forum on Sustainable Development and its Working Groups, and provides information on the activities of the future collective work by the members of the three international metal study groups.
www.nfmsd.org
International Copper Study Group
The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to increasing market transparency, providing a forum for addressing challenges and opportunities, and promoting international cooperation on matters affecting copper. The ICSG is the only forum solely dedicated to copper where industry, its associations and governments can meet and discuss common problems and objectives.
www.icsg.org
International Lead and Zinc Study Group
The International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) is an intergovernmental organization which regularly brings together twenty-eight member countries in an international forum to exchange information on lead and zinc. ILZSG provides a unique and globally recognised source of industry statistics and organises twice yearly meetings between producing and consuming countries, industry and government representatives.
www.ilzsg.org
International Nickel Study Group
The International Nickel Study Group (INSG) is an autonomous, intergovernmental organization established in 1990. Membership comprises nickel producing, consuming and trading countries. INSG's objectives include providing a forum for discussions on nickel issues of interest to nickel producing and consuming countries and their industries, including environmental issues.
www.insg.org
International Aluminium Institute
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) is the global forum of aluminium producers dedicated to the development and wider use of aluminium as a competitive and uniquely valuable material. The IAI in all its activities supports the concept that aluminium is a material that lends itself to improving world living standards and developing a better and sustainable world environment.
www.world-aluminium.org
Mines Ministries of the Americas (CAMMA)
CAMMA is a ministerial-level mining policy forum that provides Ministers and senior mining officials, from 23 member countries, with opportunities to discuss mining policy and program issues, share best practices, develop common approaches to opportunities and challenges faced by the sector, and identify areas for future collaboration and research. CAMMA has served to focus the resources of mines ministries in the Americas and the Caribbean so that advancements can be made on social, environmental and economic issues affecting civil society and local communities in the hemisphere; it has also contributed to the development of common sustainable development approaches and policies in member countries.
www.camma.org
APEC Expert Group on Minerals and Energy Exploration Development (GEMEED)
GEMEED was formed in 1996, following a proposal by Chile and Korea under the auspices of the Energy Working Group, in response to the importance of trade and cooperation in minerals and metals in the APEC Region. GEMEED offers a forum to promote, discuss, and resolve issues linked to mining industries, such as technology, trade, investment, relationship with the environment and communities, exploration and development policies for minerals and metals, both within the Asia Pacific region as well as in a wider global context. Its objectives include promoting linkages between minerals and energy in programs, projects or policy actions in member economies and enhance the contribution of mineral and energy resources to sustainable development, though promotion of environmentally and socially acceptable practices in exploration and development.
The Mining Policy Research Initiative
Latin America has experienced a major boom in mining since the early 1990s. Much of it with the involvement of Canadian companies. Although providing a potential impulse for growth and prosperity, mining development raises as concerns. The Mining Policy Research Initiative (MPRI) was established by IDRC in 1998 to respond to these concerns. Its support of social, economic, and ecosystems research on mining in the Americas seeks to ensure that mining contributes in a sustainable and equitable way to development in the region. MPRI promotes the commitment and participation of a wide range of stakeholders, including government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, community representatives, and the research community in a collaborative program of research, networking, and dissemination.
iipm-mpri.org
