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Good Practice is the newsletter of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), the industry's peak CEO-led organization.   ICMM comprises many of the world's leading mining and metals companies as well as regional, national and commodity associations, all of which are committed to the responsible production of the mineral and metal resources society needs.   To receive future issues and updates on ICMM activities, please email info@icmm.com or subscribe here.

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Comment In this issue of Good Practice, we examine progress since ICMM came into being in 2001 and we attempt to take an honest and robust look at some of the challenges ahead. full story   News Lonmin and IFC fund black empowerment...read more   Read more latest news   Demonstrating our commitment ICMM was established over six years ago in a different global environment. It was designed as the industry's international leadership body as a result of the Global Mining Initiative. full story     A partnership for sustainable communities ICMM is continuing to make progress in its work on indigenous peoples issues but recognizes that there are still new challenges ahead notes Dr Chris Anderson. full story

SEAT strengthens community engagement Anglo American's Socio Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT) is described as the best of breed for business - and there's evidence to prove it. full story In brief Recent speaking engagements and workshops...read more   ICMM survey Many stakeholders are aware of ICMM but there are still key challenges ahead writes Edward Bickham in his analysis of the latest ICMM survey. full story     The challenge of environmental stewardship Environmental concerns are one of the most important issue facing the mining sector writes Peter Coombes. full story