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Anglo American plc, BHP-Billiton, Codelco, Newmont Corporation, Noranda Inc., Phelps Dodge Corporation, Placer Dome Inc., Rio Tinto and WMC Limited |
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Global |
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1998 - 2002 |
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http://www.globalmining.com |
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Aims/Objectives: |
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| The Global Mining Initiative (GMI) was developed by the world's leading mining and metals companies to develop their industry's role in the transition to sustainable development and to ensure its long term contribution to sustainable development. | |
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Measurable results and specific
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| The GMI identified three specific targets; all were successfully met. | | The MMSD analysis: The Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development project was an independently managed process of consultation and analysis that was designed to identify how mining and minerals can best contribute to the global transition to sustainable development. The MMSD analysis was based on four regional processes, over 175 commissioned studies, 23 global workshops, and a 7 week review of preliminary conclusions. The final MMSD report Breaking New Ground was released 1 May 2002. | | The global conference: the GMI concluded with a global conference that took place in Toronto in May 2002. The conference provided a platform for the mining and metals industries to define their current and future contribution to the transition to sustainable development. It also provided the opportunity for all stakeholders to articulate their expectations of the role of the industries in sustainable development. | | International Council on Metals and Mining (ICMM): the GMI aimed to identify a new global leadership body for the industry. The ICMM is the restructured global mining, minerals, and metals industry association that will assume industry leadership on sustainable development. | |
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Implementation mechanisms
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| The Global Mining Initiative was created to act as a catalyst for change with no formal institutional structure. At the conclusion of the GMI in 2002, the International Council on Metals and Mining assumed industry leadership on sustainable development. | | As part of its future work program, and in conjunction with the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the ICMM will advance public-private partnerships for consideration. The partnerships will address reporting guidelines, community development management tools, and biodiversity conservation. | |
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CONTACT: |
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Name: |
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Hugh Leggatt |
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contact@globalmining.com |
Organisation: |
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Global Mining Initiative |
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6 St. James Square |
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London SW1Y 4LD |
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United Kingdom |
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+44 (0)20 7753 2273 |
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+44 (0)20 7753 2309 |
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