Mining sector seeks to streamline sustainability with consolidated mining standard
The standard covers 24 ‘performance areas’ – from corporate requirements and business integrity to human rights, child labour, climate action and biodiversity.
Four industry associations have teamed up to create a consolidated mining standard covering 24 sustainability, health and safety, human rights and governance topics – with a consultation now open until December 16, 2024.
The Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) was launched this month by industry associations The Copper Mark, the Mining Association of Canada, ICMM and the World Gold Council, with the goal of simplifying the current mining standard landscape while improving sustainability in the sector at a time when demand for energy transition minerals is spiking.
