Newsletter: March 2025

Folks,

These words from Donella Meadows capture the dual reality facing mining today: undeniable progress and the urgent need for more action.

ICMM’s 2022–24 Strategy saw members take bold steps toward responsible mining—advancing commitments on net zero emissions, biodiversity, human rights, mine closure, and waste reduction. These efforts prove that mining can be a force for good. But with 25,000 mining companies operating globally, scaling this progress is essential.

Even among those committed to responsible practices—including all ICMM members—there is still work to do. Preventing fatalities, strengthening tailings management, embedding human rights due diligence, and supporting responsible mine closure remain critical challenges.

As we enter a new era for ICMM in 2025, we bring with us a blueprint for responsible mining, a sharper focus on driving sustainability performance, and a commitment to uniting stakeholders around a shared vision.

Our 2025–29 Strategy is built on three priorities:

• Performance: Turning commitments into real-world impact, with a focus on safety, decarbonisation, nature, tailings, and social performance.

• Standards: Collaborating with our partners to deliver a Consolidated Mining Standard that provides a clear, universal framework for responsible mining.

• Dialogue & Engagement: Bringing together diverse voices to build shared solutions and drive collective action.

Success will mean a mining industry that is safer, more responsible, and more collaborative—one with a lighter footprint, clear accountability, and greater trust. Read more about our ambitions for the next five years on ICMM’s website.

Ultimately, we cannot do this alone. We invite you to join us on this journey—whether by engaging in discussions, sharing insights, or working together to shape a more responsible future.

Until next time,
Ro

Connect With Us

Giga Europe 2025
Brussels, Belgium • 18–19 March 2025

ICMM’s Policy Lead, John Lindberg, will speak on how Europe can build secure, sustainable supply chains for the energy transition. More details on our participation to follow.

Chatham House Climate & Energy Summit
London, UK • 19 March 2025

Ro Dhawan will join thought leaders to discuss emerging chokepoints in mineral supply chains, how trade tensions and national security concerns are reshaping alliances, and strategies to derisk supply chains for a resilient energy transition. Information on the event can be found here.

UNECE Resource Management Week 2025
Geneva, Switzerland • 26 March 2025

Ro Dhawan will give a keynote speech on guiding principles for equitable development of critical minerals and just energy transition. More details on our participation to follow.