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Comment, analysis and discussion from the staff at ICMM.

The scrum and the pit: What rugby and mining can learn from each other

ICMM's Rohitesh Dhawan shares his insights from his conversation with Siya Kolisi, the captain of the double World Cup-winning South African Springbok rugby side. 

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The decarbonisation opportunity for metals and minerals

ICMM President and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan at the FT Live's Energy Transition India Summit.

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ICMM clarifies key points in the Indigenous Peoples and Mining Position Statement

In early August, ICMM updated its Indigenous Peoples and Mining Position Statement. We have received positive feedback on the revisions as well as some criticisms. Here we provide a summary of our responses to the criticisms shared.

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Seven ways ICMM members are exploring innovative technologies to reduce mine tailings

Tailings production is inherent to minerals and metals processing, and will remain so for a foreseeable time. While there's a significant need to reduce tailings this can represent an opportunity, as these examples demonstrate.

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We cannot ignore the tension between the need to mine for critical minerals and respecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights

Half of the world’s supply of critical minerals is located on or near Indigenous Peoples’ lands. Danielle Martin explores the tensions between mining these resources and respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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#SustyTalk: Is nature-positive mining possible?

For a nature-focused episode, Rohitesh Dhawan joins edie’s #SustyTalk podcast for a conversation on whether mining and metals can lead the private sector in valuing and respecting biodiversity.

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Why sustainable tax principles must be at the centre of the energy transition ↗

Sustainable tax principles are a key ingredient to encourage mining investment, argues ICMM and EY in an article for Mining Journal.

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In conversation with Rohitesh Dhawan at Melbourne Mining Club

A responsible industry ensures no one is collateral damage in the rush for critical minerals, shares Rohitesh Dhawan in a conversation with Rhiannon Hoyle at Melbourne Mining Club.

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What do birds, wind turbines and corporate culture have in common?

ICMM's Rohitesh Dhawan shares his experience at Gold Fields' Agnew mine in Western Australia, where birds, wind turbines, and corporate culture symbolise a profound commitment to caring for others.

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The art of the possible: How collaboration is driving the transformation of large haul truck fleets

Enabling zero carbon solutions for mobile equipment at a global scale is one of three core ambitions of ICMM’s Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) initiative, writes ICMM's Dana Cartwright.

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Nature in the balance—but finally on the balance sheet ↗

Urgent action on nature is vital and would be best served by companies adopting a double materiality approach, writes ICMM's Aidan Davy for Sustainable Views.

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Understanding Perceptions: What will it take to truly change hearts and minds towards mining?

Previous attempts to change the image of mining have not worked. Read Rohitesh Dhawan's keynote speech at The London Indaba 2024 for what we need to recognise about human nature and the reality of the mining industry writ large.

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Peru: Mining’s contribution to society—a photo diary

ICMM's Danielle Martin recently returned from a trip to Peru where she visited MMG’s Las Bambas mine in the beautiful Apurímac region. Read about here visit here.

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We need a race to the top in the supply of critical minerals ↗

Demand for materials like cobalt and lithium is rising as low-carbon technologies begin to proliferate. Now is a make or break moment in whether that demand can be met sustainably, Rohitesh Dhawan explains for edie.

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Doing the impossible: The indomitable spirit of mining

"If I asked you to name the most innovative sectors that have most expanded our frontiers as a species, I doubt that 'mining' would be your first thought" writes Rohitesh Dhawan following his recent trip to Chile.

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Mining with Principles: Stories of transformation

Mining is more than extracting minerals; it's about uplifting lives and preserving nature. Read Rohitesh Dhawan's keynote speech at CESCO Week 2024 to learn how mining is actively supporting people and planet.

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Embracing Change, Building Trust: Our journey continues

Read ICMM President & CEO Rohitesh Dhawan's keynote speech to the 33rd BMO Capital Markets Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference, in full.

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The role of responsible mining in the clean energy transition: Sustainability Leaders Podcast

Ahead of the 33rd BMO Capital Markets Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference, Rohitesh Dhawan joins Colin Hamilton to discuss how the industry can embrace nature-positive mining.

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Why tackling Scope 3 emissions will help win the climate change war ↗

The harsh reality of climate change is hitting populations worldwide and scientists believe it is only the start writes ICMM's CEO Rohitesh Dhawan for the World Economic Forum's: Agenda platform.

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Energy 360 podcast: Responsible Mining with Rohitesh Dhawan

ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan talked with Gracelin Baskaran about responsible mining and the challenges faced by the global mining industry.

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