Industry groups to develop single global standard for responsible mining

The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM and the World Gold Council have announced that they are working toward consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining and metals standards into a single global responsible mining standard. “The Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) set out an overarching framework that defines what constitutes responsible gold mining and has been widely adopted by…

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ICMM provides direction on Scope 3 emissions disclosure

ICMM has published “Scope 3 Emissions Accounting and Reporting Guidance,” which provides a standardized framework for mining and metals companies to calculate and disclose their value chain emissions.  The Guidance was developed with support from experts on Scope 3 from ICMM’s membership, and in consultation with investors and standard owners. It aims to improve transparency and accelerate collaborative action with…

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