Case Studies Archive - ICMM Guidance

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Case studies on relinquishment processes

Different requirements for successful relinquishment outcomes

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Progressive closure benefits at Dawson Mine (Anglo American)

Progressive closure to enhance rehabilitation and reduce operational costs

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Engagement for the Hunter Valley Region, New South Wales, Australia

Responding to concerns generates trust with communities, governments and mining companies

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Pioneering Sustainable Transition To Post Closure (Teck)

Co-creating strategies to mitigate the economic impact of a pending mine closure

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Westside demonstrates a well planned and executed mine closure strategy

Closure plan with a clear goal of achieving relinquishment, once closure criteria were met

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Responsible Procurement at Mitsubishi Materials

Mitsubishi Materials take social factors into account at every stage of the procurement process

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Sustainable Procurement at Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto integrates sustainability directly into its procurement policy and principles

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

The ABB Supplier Sustainability Development Programme

ABB's suppliers receive training about ABB's global requirements

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Supplier Engagement at Coca-Cola

Surveying suppliers to identify their views on ways to seek sustainability innovation

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Local Procurement at Anglo American

Anglo American’s procurement vision, underlying principles and policy

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Traceability at Newmont

The first gold refinery to recognise the importance of traceability

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Creating Wildlife Habitat – Gregg River Mine, Alberta, Canada

Successful recolonisation of wildlife is achieved by focusing on species’ habitat requirements

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Long-Term Monitoring of Ecosystem Development – Richards Bay Minerals, South Africa

Rehabilitation programmes provide valuable feedback for mine-closure implementation

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Topsoil Handling to Establish Botanical Diversity – Alcoa World Alumina Australia

How conservation of the soil seed bank enhances the botanical diversity of post-mining vegetation

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Involving Traditional Owners in Seed Collecting and Rehabilitation Programs – GEMCO Manganese Mine, Australia

Partnering with Indigenous Peoples to achieve successful rehabilitation

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

The Bushmanland Conservation Initiative – Anglo American/National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa

Meaningful resolution through systematic conservation planning

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Public Participation and Community Liaison during the ESIA Process – Gamsberg Zinc Project, South Africa

The importance of community liaison during the ESIA process

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Partnership for Improved Biodiversity Understanding – Pic de Fon Forest, Guinea

How Rio Tinto's partnerships have benefited biodiversity and mining relationships

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Restoring Botanical Richness after Bauxite Mining – the Jarrah Forest, Southwestern Australia

Alcoa's scientifically based, best practice rehabilitation procedure

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Involving Communities in Mine Life Planning – Gregory Crinum Coal Mine, Australia

Community and company developing effective mine life planning strategies

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Sustainable Post-Closure Land Uses – Misima Mines Limited, Papua New Guinea

Effective integration of biodiversity considerations into mine closure planning

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Development of an Environmental Protocol – Placer Exploration Limited

Guidance to implementing an Environmental Protocol

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Specialised Low-Impact Exploration Practices – Ravensthorpe Nickel Project

Successful revegetation activities and mine rehabilitation in renowned biodiversity area

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Exploration Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

Environmental management plan to minimise impacts and guide rehabilitation

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

A Strategic Response to Biodiversity Conservation - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto's strategic response to biodiversity conservation and management

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Creating shared value for business and communities

A public-private success story delivering wastewater solutions and potable water

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Participatory water quality monitoring in the Athabasca Basin, Canada

Effective environmental monitoring program established by a collective

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Understanding the operation’s catchment risks

A hypothetical example of understanding and finding solutions to catchment risks

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Understanding water issues in the catchment

A hypothetical example of understanding and finding solutions to water issues in the catchment

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Understanding water issues across the mine’s life cycle

A hypothetical assessment providing costs, and current and future water requirements for a mine

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Defining the scope of the catchment

A hypothetical example of reviewing and testing out proposed steps to define a catchment's scope

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

FPIC and Expansion Project

The importance of FPIC, clear communication and clarity of legislation.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Sharing Knowledge of Culture and Country

Consulting in culturally appropriate ways to promote mutual understanding and co-operation.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Reviewing the Implementation and Effectiveness of Company–Community Agreements

Ensuring both company and community understand and implement agreements

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Raglan Mine: Company–Community Committee to Govern Agreement

An official forum to express concerns to the company’s past, current and future activities

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Opportunities Agreements

Using baseline studies and workshops to truly understand a community's needs and concerns

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Olympic Dam – Aboriginal Business Development

Trust and collaboration is core to successful community-company business developments

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

FPIC in Action: Documenting FPIC-Related Processes During Exploration Phase – in Suriname

Obtaining the FPIC of the Pamaka people in line with the ICMM position statement

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Cowal Mine – Procurement from Indigenous Suppliers

Co-operative approach to doing business and creating a local procurement plan.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Raglan Mine – Accessing Royalties and Profit-Sharing Mechanisms

Paving the way for a range of financial benefit-sharing measures in Canada.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Red Dog Mine – Accessing Royalties and Profit-Sharing Mechanisms

Celebrating 25 years of an innovative operating agreement

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Fostering Local Culture and Language – Shoshone Youth Language Apprenticeship Program

Pioneering program to reinvigorate local language and culture and strengthen self-identity

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Supporting Indigenous Small-Scale Miners in Namibia

The Damara people approached the Rössing Foundation for support in marketing their stones.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Reviewing Partnership Agreements

Demonstrating the significance of continual monitoring of agreements

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Muntjiljtarra Wurrgumu Group’s Martu Attitudinal Survey

The reasons behind the group's low capacity to work and enterprise opportunities

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Preserving Traditions and Promoting Arts and Culture

Positive approaches to preserving the unique cultures of Indigenous Peoples

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Preparing for Mine Closure in Indonesia

Protecting the rights of indigenous groups after mine closure

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Respecting the Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples

Developing a Cultural Heritage Management Plan to preserve cultural heritage materials.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Martu Ranger Program in Western Australia

Agreement focusing on indigenous employability, real jobs, training and enterprise development

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Establishing Educational Programs to Promote Continued Development

Consistent investment in educational programs is key to ICMM members

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Flexibility and Co-operation in Delivering on Agreements

Discussing continuing issues and negotiating better outcomes for both company and community

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Early Engagement and Agreements with Native Title Owners in New South Wales

The benefits of establishing solid relationships, long before exploration works start

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Addressing the Gender Gap

Providing opportunities and support for indigenous women in the industrial workplace and at home

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Collaborative Consultation – Experience with a First Nations Independent Technical Review

ICMM members understand how independent reviews and collaboration help develop trust

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Diavik Mine – Establishing and Delivering on Effective Participation Agreements

Maximising benefits through employment, training and building local business capacity

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Managing Expectations

Reducing risks by effectively addressing grievances before they escalate

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Cultivating Mutual Understanding and Learning

Apologising for past mistakes and committing to a relationship built on openness and mutual respect

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Gaining necessary context to inform effective risk assessments

Obtaining background information to make informed decisions before entering a country

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Managing equipment transfers

Safeguarding equipment transfers to effectively manage human rights risks

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Determining what information should be disclosed to local stakeholders

External vs internal security plans, what should and should not be publicly discussed

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Establishing a collective approach to offshore security

Developing a framework which respects human rights and fundamental freedoms

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Conducting Due Diligence on Government-backed Militia

Employing and monitoring auxiliary forces inline with the VPs

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Community Security Fora

Reducing risks to build trust between community members, PSPs and companies

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Incorporating the VPs into Investment Agreements

Company assists host government and PSPs to ensure the details of agreements are achieved

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Inclusive economic opportunities

Partnering with others to deliver sustainable economic opportunities

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Facilitating long term community growth

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) demonstrates how positive community-company relationships can work during the mining cycle and also leave the area fully sustainable and independent long after mine closure.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Managing the impacts of resettlement, Ahafo

A resettlement process was undertaken at Newmont Ghana’s Ahafo mine. Because of the demographic profile of the community, the company partnered with a range of local organizations in order to develop a tailored resettlement process.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Assisting growth and development of local suppliers through collaboration and capacity-building programs

Southern Mozambique - BHP Billiton’s Mozal aluminium operation was the first major development in the country in the past 50 years. By 2010, Mozal’s aluminium ingots accounted for over half of the export earnings in Mozambique. To date, Mozal continues to rank first place on the top 100 companies in the country.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Participatory planning

The company realized that it would be more effective in the long term if communities could be encouraged to empower themselves and take responsibility for their own development plans.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Incorporating impact assessment into the ongoing management of operations

In 2003, Anglo American released its Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT), which allowed mines to assess current social and environmental impacts and identify and respond to the broader developmental aspirations of host communities.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Contributing to community health and economic development through improved agricultural techniques

Thanks to a community development program instituted by the company, local communities living near Xstrata’s copper mine in Las Bambas, Peru, are now benefiting from agricultural improvement projects that they have helped to identify, prioritize and implement.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Example of a social baseline study table of contents

This particular baseline study is a far larger undertaking than would be attempted by many mining projects, but indicates the wide range of information that can be included.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Financial Valuation (FV) Tool for sustainability investments

There is a growing body of work for quantifying the impact of sustainability programs and taking a more strategic view of community investment decisions. Quantifying the value of these investments and planning accordingly, however, has long posed a challenge for companies and community development practitioners.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Setting up an independent forum or process

An independent “social review” of Cerrejon coal mine's past and current social engagement provided insights into the resolution of a number of legacy issues, notably regarding concerns and grievances over the resettlement of the Tabaco community in 2000–2001.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Strengthening community engagement following mine expansion

The expansion of Vale’s Brucutu mine in Brazil’s Minas Gerais State brought with it a range of significant social and economic impacts.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Pre-operational implementation of HSEC processes

BHP Billiton’s IndoMet Coal Project (IMC) has taken a comprehensive and integrated approach to developing health, safety, environment and community (HSEC) practices and processes while still in the exploration and feasibility study stages of the project.

Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation

Stakeholder mapping to inform community programs

The Far Southeast project represents a relatively challenging socio-political environment. This means the project’s ultimate success is more dependent than most on close consultation with local stakeholders.