Standards Mining Industry

Standards Mining Industry

Towards Sustainable Mining

The Mining Association of Canada's Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standard is a globally recognized sustainability program that supports mining companies in managing key environmental and social risks.

Risk management | Leading practice handbooks for sustainable mining

This Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry handbook provides guidance on risk assessment and risk management.

Certifications & Standards

SME Valuation Standards & Tutorials SME's adoption of these standards, specifically designed for appraisal of the value of the unique assets of the minerals industry sector, while employing globally accepted valuation principles.

Recognised standards, guidelines and guidance notes

The following recognised standards, guidelines and guidance notes relate to mining and quarrying activities in Queensland. Recognised standards (coal mines) Section 72(1) of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 specifies that the Minister may make recognised standards. Standards state ways of achieving an …

ICMM publishes benchmarks comparing mining standards

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has published a series of equivalency guides, comparing its Mining Principles requirements with other …

Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management

The Global Tailings Review convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) launched the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management. The Standard was developed by a multi-disciplinary Expert …

ESG Reporting Insights for Mining | PwC Canada

We see many mining companies seeking assurance to confirm their compliance with international mining frameworks and other standards. But this is often not linked to a company's overall ESG reporting. Our analysis found that only 28% of Canadian mining companies obtain assurance over their ESG metrics, including greenhouse gas …

Safety, Health, and Respect

Protecting the health and safety of employees, contractors and communities is a fundamental component of TSM and deeply engrained in the Canadian mining industry's culture. The Safe, Healthy, and Respectful Workplaces Protocol includes five indicators that concern occupational safety and health management at the facility-level. In June 2023, …

One set of standards to rule them all

International mining organisations are coming together to draft a global consolidated standard for responsible mining.

Download SASB® Standards

SASB ® Standards are designed to identify and standardise disclosure for the sustainability issues most relevant to investor decision-making in each of 77 industries. Visit the …

ESG Insights: What does ESG mean for the Mining industry?

They've also proposed new standards and frameworks against which mining investments should be measured. ... The following issues are covered by the ESG agenda for the mining industry: Environment: biodiversity, ecosystem services, water management, mine waste / tailings, air, noise, energy, climate change (carbon footprint, …

Understanding the new global sustainability reporting …

In February 2024, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) released its sector standard for mining ( GRI 14: Mining Sector 2024 ). The standard comes into effect on …

Regulations | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

MSHA is responsible for enforcing the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the MINER Act of 2006. The Mine Act gives the Secretary of Labor authority to develop, promulgate, and revise health or safety standards for the protection of life and prevention of injuries in the nation's mines.

Responsible business conduct | OECD

Responsible business conduct (RBC) sets out an expectation that all businesses – regardless of their legal status, size, ownership or sector – avoid and address negative impacts of their operations, while contributing to sustainable development in the countries where they operate.

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The Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) is a collaboration between The Copper Mark, ICMM, Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and World Gold Council (WGC) to consolidate their different voluntary responsible mining standards into one global standard, accessible to any company with a commitment to mine responsibly. The …

StandardMining | Getting More Out of Your Mine

StandardMining extracts unrealized value for the mining industry through actionable data, open interoperability, and IIoT technologies.

ISO

A new ISO subcommittee on mining reclamation management (ISO/TC 82/SC 7) has recently been created to develop International Standards that can help …

Global Mine Report 2023: PwC

The mining industry needs skilled employees and faces an existential talent shortage, but to attract talent it must change perceptions about the industry. In a survey by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) of Canada, a majority of Canadians aged 15 to 30 said they would definitely or probably not consider a career in mining.

ISO

73.020. Mining and quarrying. Including exploration, opening-up, development, working of mineral deposits, drilling, construction of mines, mining operations, processing of …

Mining Industry Insights: Guide to Processes & Impact

Explore the mining industry's evolution, from ancient tools to modern technologies, environmental impacts, and regulatory practices.

Sustainability standard to accelerate accountability in the mining …

This Standard applies to all organizations engaged in mining and quarrying, including exploration and extraction, primary processing, and related support services (with the exception of coal, oil and gas, for which GRI Sector Standards are already available). The Mining Standard was developed by an independent multi-stakeholder Working …

Environmental, Social, and Governance Best Practices Applied to Mining

As demand for minerals increases to achieve an energy transition, companies, regulators, and end users will need to assess the entire mine-to-market value chain to ensure that all firms are incentivized to adhere to best practices.

GRI

Learn how to use GRI Standards for sustainability reporting and contribute to the global goals for sustainable development.

Four ESG trends in the mining and metals industry | EY

Learn how shifts in global climate, geopolitics, capital and workforce are transforming the mining and metals industry, presenting risks and opportunities.

Real Time Mining

International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") have undoubtedly advanced the international transparency and comparability of financial statements. Many companies have now completed their ... is a good time to reflect on some of the challenges that entities face in applying IFRS to the mining industry.

The Indispensable Industry: Mining's Role in the Energy

The CSIS Americas Program evaluates the mining landscape in Latin America and the critical role this sector will play in meeting growing demand for minerals in energy transformations.

Mining & ESG | S&P Global

The global metals and mining industry has a complex role in the energy transition. The industry is responsible for sourcing the supply of battery and rare earth metals like cobalt, lithium, and dysprosium used in solar panels, electric vehicles, and other sustainable solutions. But years of capital constraints and underinvestment may pose …

Standards, Best Practices & Guidance for Mineral Resources …

keyboard_arrow_right LEADING PRACTICES. CIM leading practice guidelines for ESG, exploration, mineral processing, and the estimation of mineral resources and mineral reserves

Sustainability standard to accelerate accountability in the …

IRMA welcomes the new GRI Mining Standard, which addresses important mining-specific risks and impacts such as the rights of local communities and …

Responsible Gold Mining Principles | World Gold Council

Working with our members, the world's leading gold mining companies, and collaborating with key industry stakeholders, the World Gold Council has set out the Principles that it believes address key environmental, social and governance issues for the gold mining sector.. It is our aim that these Principles will become a credible and widely recognised …