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Article

11 Dec 2007

Author:
Intl. Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)

ICMM makes third submission to UN Special Representative on Human Rights

ICMM has made a third submission to the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) on Human Rights and Business. Each of the recommendations in ICMM’s third submission to the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) on Human Rights and Business is accompanied by examples from ICMM member companies and associations. They highlight the importance which ICMM places on further enhancing the effectiveness of voluntary approaches on business and human rights – including both on the part of companies individually and multi-stakeholder initiatives. [full report refers to Anglo American, Rio Tinto, AngloGold Ashanti, Freeport McMoRan, CVRD (Companhia Vale do Rio Doce), Newmont, BHP Billiton, Teck Cominco, Mining Association of Canada, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, Minerals Council of Australia]